Wednesday 8 June 2011

What an exciting week...

Well this week got off to an incredibly busy start with the publication yesterday of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Infertility.

You can access links to the full report, the National Infertility Awareness Campaign's Press Satetement and a selction of media articles on our news feed by clicking here.




Clare had a busy start to the week participating in several conference calls and attending the press briefing for the report launch.  It was a great to have her on hand to participate in several TV and radio interviews as well as being able to answer questions form jounralists.

Clare is assisting with Rachel, the Chair of the Board of Trustees in interviewing for new members of staff to join the team later this week too.  We're looking forward to welcoming some new faces.

Susan has been chasing her tail helping find case studies, for the launch of the new male fertility test at the weekend and for the report - don't forget if at any time you think you'd like to be more involved with our media work you're welcome to assist in any way  - do get in touch with Susan.  You don't always have to use your real name or provide a photograph, we always looking to expand our database of media friendly contacts.

We continue to look at ways to raise awareness that the support offered is equally available to men and women  - for that reason several members of staff took part in a conference call this morning.  We'd love to hear your ideas too!

But if you're a man reading our blog, following us on twitter or 'liking' the facebook page - please do share how we can improve things.  Get in touch here


Sheena has attended a meeting at the Scottish Parliament with Gwenda and been looking at additional funding streams.  Gwenda has been planning ahead looking at future support group meetings in Ayrshire and Arran as well as promoting the Lanarkshire group.

Sharon has been working with the media too, speaking to the BBC about the new male fertility test and with Fiona has also attended a meeting with the Fertility Counselling Service. Sharon is attending the Omagh support group this week and Fiona is attending the Derry group. 

Claire has been putting together the next magazine, several members have shared how helpful they find the professional articles written or adapted to be easier understood by anyone interested in infertility.  So if you work professionally in the field of infertility and would like to write for a future edition of the magazine please do get in touch.  Claire would love to hear from you to share the guidelines for writing for us. email Claire here