Baby lottery........
Good morning! Mark Pougatch here, standing in for Nicky today. On the programme today...
We'll investigate the different criteria for getting IVF around the country and reveal why your chances of getting fertility treatment are higher or lower depending on where you live. Is it time we just admitted that the NHS hasn't got enough cash to help people get pregnant?
Also this morning...unions have described the below-inflation pay rise for public service workers as 'a slap in the face'. If you're a public service worker are you prepared to go on strike? Text in and let us know on 85058.
And...what is going on in Arsene Wenger's head? As always, give us your take on the stories we are covering- text us on 85058, email at breakfast@bbc.co.uk or go to the breakfast blog via the Five Live website.
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NHS workers do not need to waste any time and effort getting angry at a poor pay rise especialy when compared to the city bonuses paid out this year. It is estimaited than nearly half of all nurses work additional for free (no time off in lieu or paid ovetime) Just stop working for free to offset the low rise. This would really let the public know what they are getting for free and then they might realise that good health does not come cheap
I heard about footballers giving up a days pay for Nurses. It would be great if we had the same arrangement in America but on an annual basis.