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IVF Clinic Collapse Leaves Couples Devastated
26 Sep
Summary
- British couples lost tens of thousands due to Portuguese IVF clinic's insolvency.
- Ovom Care continued taking payments and administering treatments before closing.
- Affected patients face financial ruin and uncertainty over future fertility treatments.
Dozens of British couples are facing devastating financial losses and uncertainty after Ovom Care, an IVF clinic in Portugal, filed for insolvency. The clinic reportedly continued to accept payments and provide treatments just days before ceasing operations, leaving many patients in limbo.
At least 38 British patients are known to have been affected, with estimates suggesting up to 60% of Ovom's clientele were UK nationals. Patients who paid upfront and did not use credit cards are now reportedly ineligible for refunds, facing significant financial repercussions, with some reporting losses upwards of £30,000.
Ovom Care's chief executive expressed deep apologies for the distress caused, stating that claims for unpaid treatment should be directed to insolvency administrators. Meanwhile, London-based Avenues clinic has offered to take over care for some affected patients, providing a potential pathway forward for those impacted.
