In England, the NHS provides no support for gay male couples starting a family through surrogacy. In Scotland it does. So we have to do it privately, including blood & semen tests. All of our tests are invalid because of lockdown shutdown, so it means paying again (1/2)

If we were straight, then we would be entitled to three cycles of IVF and all of the associated test costs would be covered by the NHS. I realise the NHS is under a lot of strain, but @MattHancock promised last year there would be a review of this. Nothing has happened. (2/2)

Just to add: Of course the expenses of the surrogate shouldn't be necessarily covered by the state. But I do resent having to get my credit card out for medical services that would be free if I was straight.

Also, @MattHancock what happened to this promise? https://twitter.com/pinknews/status/1146847982920372225