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Asked by Kellie

AQW 7421/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health what free mental health counselling is available to those going through publicly funded IVF treatment.

Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 23 February 2024

  • Answered
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Tabled
23 February 2024
Answer due by
11 March 2024
Answered
8 March 202414 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

All patients accessing publicly funded fertility treatment at the Regional Fertility Centre are offered free counselling sessions. The sessions are available before, during or after patients embark on investigations or treatment.

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