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<p>We know that many people unable to give birth, such as those with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser
syndrome, look to alternatives such as adoption and surrogacy.</p><p> </p><p>The process
of adopting a child in England is free for all eligible adopters whether they approach
a local authority or a voluntary adoption agency. Local authorities have the power
to make discretionary financial payments to adopters for the purpose of supporting
the placement of the adoptive child with them or the continuation of adoption arrangements
after an adoption order is made. In addition, local authorities are required to assess
the need for post-adoption support when requested by adoptive parents or children.</p><p>
</p><p>The government has invested significantly in adoption support through the Adoption
Support Fund. Since its launch in May 2015, more than £66 million has been provided
for thousands of families to access therapeutic support.</p><p> </p><p>Decisions about
local NHS services, including assisted conception and fertility treatment, are the
responsibility of local Clinical Commissioning Groups and will take into account the
overall needs of the local population. Individual cases where patients suffer from
conditions such as Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome may be given exceptional
consideration.</p>
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