Fertility in Primary Care Q&A

This free recorded Lunchtime Health News Q&A session explores fertility care in UK primary care, with a focus on common patient concerns, appropriate initial investigations and practical support before referral.

Women’s health and fertility nurse consultant and educator Kate Pleace joins Clinical Trainer Alys Bunce to discuss how practice nurses, GPs, pharmacists and other primary care clinicians can respond confidently when patients present with fertility concerns.

This session is designed for practice nurses, GPs, pharmacists and other primary care healthcare professionals involved in supporting patients with fertility-related questions.

Topics covered include:

• Common fertility presentations and questions in general practice
• What primary care can do before referral to secondary care
• Appropriate initial investigations and pre-referral support
• Understanding the impact of age on fertility outcomes
• Giving patients clear, realistic and compassionate advice
• Knowing when specialist referral may be appropriate

About our expert:

Kate Pleace is a senior women’s health nurse with more than 17 years’ experience working in fertility across clinical, academic and independent practice. Kate spent seven years working at a leading IVF clinic, where she also managed a multi-site egg donation programme. She holds an MSc in Reproductive Medicine, is a member of ESHRE and is currently completing a part-time PhD exploring women’s lived experiences of premature menopause.

About our host:

Alys Bunce is an experienced Clinical Trainer and Educator with a background in nursing, teaching, psychology, travel health and immunisation. She is passionate about translating complex clinical topics into clear, practical and accessible learning for healthcare professionals.

Originally recorded live as a Health Academy Lunchtime Health News Session on Monday 20th July 2026.

Useful resources/links:

Choose a Fertility Clinic – Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority:
https://www.hfea.gov.uk/choose-a-fertility-clinic/

Male Factor Fertility – Royal College of Nursing:
https://www.rcn.org.uk/Professional-Development/publications/rcn-male-factor-fertility-uk-pub-011-233

RCN Fertility Nursing Forum:
https://www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved/Forums/Fertility-Nursing-Forum

Endometriosis UK:
https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/

Verity – The UK PCOS Charity:
https://www.verity-pcos.org.uk/

TestHim – Supporting Male Fertility:
https://www.testhim.com/

British Infertility Counselling Association:
https://www.bica.net/

European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology:
https://www.eshre.eu/

Follow Kate on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/fertility_menopause_poi/
@fertility_menopause_poi

Visit Kate’s website:
https://katepleace.wixsite.com/conceivablefertility

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https://healthacademyonline.co.uk/product/fertility-care-in-primary-care/

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