<sod >Dr Nardo, director of Cheshire's Reproductive Health Group clinic, said: 'I'm extremely surprised by this proposal from Richmond CCG.< eod>< sod > Dr Nardo, director of Cheshire's Reproductive Health Group clinic, told MailOnline: 'I'm extremely surprised by this proposal from Richmond CCG. 'And what really shocks me is the group of patients identified for treatment are potentially the ones where life expectancy is a real issue due to their health issues, which brings into play all manner of questions about future child welfare.' He continued: 'The cuts to IVF funding have been deep and the situation has become a true postcode lottery.< eod>