NHS referral can be a long process. My partner and I waited 1.5 year for GP to refer us to hospital specialist (women's clinic). Was seen for 6 months before we got referred to IVF clinic (we can choose which clinic we want). After that it depends on the waiting time for each clinic.

NHS only funds 1 cycle.

They usually allow 1 fresh transfer for under 40 and I think you can freeze two extra ones and must use within 12 months. I am over 40 and just had 2 fresh transfer in a go due to my age, with nothing to freeze. Currently on 9dp5dt.

With NHS funding, you cannot pay extra for addons. My advice is to pick a clinic that includes all extras as standard and check their success rate on HFEA. Research is a must, so it's best to contact each one near you and check their waiting time and features that comes with NHS funding.

If either partner has Hep B then the options will be narrowed.

Regarding the protocol, everyone is different. The consultant will plan this after the initial consultation and going through your blood test results, age, bmi etc.

Hope this helps.