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BBC News
15 hours ago
- Health
- BBC News
Sussex cuts number of NHS-funded IVF cycles from three to one
The number of NHS-funded IVF cycles people can receive in Sussex has been cut from three to Sussex's Integrated Care Board (ICB) announced the reduction took effect on 1 July as the region was brought in line with the majority of ICBs across had been one of only four regions in the country to offer three cycles of IVF treatment on the NHS, the Sussex-based Agora Clinic James Ramsay, chief medical officer at NHS Sussex, said: "We remain committed to offering fertility treatment for our population and through our new policy will continue to support hundreds of people in Sussex every year." Katie Rollings, from Billingshurst, started IVF in 2010 and finished in 2017 when she concieved Rollings, who went on to create charity Fertility Action, said the decrease in NHS-funded cycles was "really concerning"."I think you get to a stage where you have to stop trying, which is heartbreaking, and we see it regularly in our charity's support groups and unfortunately people get to a point where they can't do it anymore," she said."Sometimes it's emotionally, but often it's financially, they get to a place where they just have to stop and I think it's heartbreaking." Sussex-based singer Tom Ball, who was a finalist on Britain's Got Talent in 2022, became a parent via said: "Every family deserves a chance, and cutting treatment takes that away from so many people who are already going through so much." Dr Ramsay said as an ICB it had a duty to ensure services were provided fairly for the entire population across Sussex within the resources available."This has meant that we have had to consider difficult decisions about how the budget we receive for healthcare in Sussex is allocated, and the decision was not made lightly," he added.
Wales Online
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Britain's Got Talent finalist unrecognisable 3 years after finding fame
Britain's Got Talent finalist unrecognisable 3 years after finding fame Britain's Got Talent finalist Tom Ball looks unrecognisable from when he found fame in 2022. Britain's Got Talent finalist Tom Ball looks unrecognisable from when he found fame in 2022. The former teacher, 27, shot into the spotlight on the ITV variety competition, stunning judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon with his cover of Sam Smith's Writing's on the Wall. He reached the final with Tom Jones' I (Who Have Nothing) and finished in third place behind winner Axel Blake and runner-up Jamie Leahey. Tom then competed on America's Got Talent: All Stars the following year, before returning to the UK version to voice Noodle The Cat in 2023. Since finding fame, Tom has launched a full-time profession recording and producing music, having travelled around the world, releasing his own album, and performing his debut tour last year. Not only has his career transformed, but Tom's life has changed in other ways in recent years. Article continues below Tom Ball has had quite the transformation ITV make huge Love Island announcement about summer 2025 show READ MORE: He recently revealed he has changed his diet and fitness regime to improve his health, after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune condition where the pancreas stops working in creating insulin to regulate blood glucose levels. After sharing updates on social media and revealing a new haircut, he said, "It was purely that I want to feel better. I want to be able to stand on stage and not get tired. I wanna be able to sing better. "I just want to be healthier and subsequently, you know, you end up looking a little bit better, and I had a haircut. It was a really nice moment." He told The Mirror that he was watching what he ate and going to the gym four times a week to "get back into full health" ahead of an "exciting" year. Tom Ball on BGT Last year, Tom spoke about the impact Britain's Got Talent has had on his life. 'I've been so fortunate, and I feel such a deep connection with Britain's Got Talent and America's Got Talent,' he said in an interview with Metro . 'It changed my life overnight, because suddenly I was known and I had this platform, and I was so incredibly lucky to have this platform. And it gave me the opportunity to seek other opportunities, to sign my first record deal, to go on my first tour. 'And also, it does sound a little bit corny, but without it, I probably wouldn't have my family right now, because with the pregnancy we had to go through IVF treatment, and for anyone that's been through IVF knows it's a rollercoaster.' Tom welcomed his daughter earlier this year (Image: Instagram/Tom Ball ) Tom and his wife Hannah, who have been together for ten years, welcomed their daughter Adeline in January this year. Article continues below Taking to Instagram to share the happy news with his followers, he said: 'We're absolutely bursting with love, and the middle name 'Hope' reflects everything our little miracle has given us throughout a long, difficult journey. 'IVF has now changed our life, and we're so thankful to have our beautiful little girl. Honestly, it's our dream come true.' Britain's Got Talent airs Saturday at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
