Resources to support staff undergoing fertility treatments
LSE is committed to providing support to staff undergoing fertility treatments. You can find useful information in other parts of the Fertility Support Toolkit, including the FAQs document and case studies. In addition, below are internal and external resources, key points of contacts, and reference points, which you may find useful:
- Staff Counselling is a free and confidential service for LSE staff to discuss a problem or situation which is causing concern or distress.
- The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides staff with access to confidential support on all aspects of wellbeing.
- HR Partners are available to support you and discuss any concerns you may have.
- LSE Staff Groups and Networks
- The Flexible Working Toolkit provides in-depth guidance about how to introduce and maintain flexible working arrangements that can enable staff to better balance their work and personal circumstances.
- As part of the School’s promotion of an enabling and inclusive environment for all, the Dignity at Work Statement clarifies expectations of conduct and positive behaviour, as well as setting out the means by which inappropriate behaviour can be easily identified, addressed and resolved.
- Sickness Absence Toolkit, includes information and guidance for employees and managers on sickness absence management at the School.
- Fertility Network UK is a charity that provides free and impartial support, advice, information and understanding for anyone affected by fertility issues. Please see below links to the specific support available:
- Fertility Support Groupsoffer a chance to chat and share experiences with others. These include UK wide specialist groups and regional groups.
- Support and Information Lineis a free service run by two former fertility nurses, and offers a unique fertility support service.
- HIMFertilitypages provide information and support for men affected by fertility issues.
- Fertility Matters at Workis a Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to improving fertility support at work.
- The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority is the UK’s independent regulator of fertility treatment and research using human embryos
- Fertility Friends is an online infertility and fertility support community in the UK, exploring a wide range of topics such as experiences and issues relating to infertility, adoption, and parenting after infertility.
- Aching Arms, a charity that offers help and support after pregnancy and baby loss.
- Tommy’s Charity, the largest UK charity researching the causes and prevention of pregnancy complications, miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth. They offer advice and support during pregnancy, as well as baby loss support.
- NHS website provides detailed information on infertility, including causes, diagnosis and treatment.