Fertility Glossary

Integrated Care Board (ICB)

The NHS body that plans and funds local health services in England.

NHS & fertility access

ICBs replaced clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in 2022 and set local fertility funding policies.

Also known as: ICB, CCG, clinical commissioning group

Related United Kingdom guides

Integrated Care Boards Explained

Sources

NICE CG156 — Fertility problems: assessment and treatment
NHS — IVF
NHS England — Integrated care boards

Last reviewed: 23 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

Related terms

NHS-funded IVF

IVF paid for by the NHS for people who meet local criteria.

NHS fertility eligibility criteria

The local rules that decide who can have NHS-funded treatment.

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