The British Society of Abortion Care Providers
The British Society of Abortion Care Providers (BSACP) has been formed to promote best practice, education, training and research in abortion care.
The BSACP serves its members by providing a forum for professional development and networking, as well as by raising the profile of the specialty and improving understanding amongst those responsible for abortion-related policy, guidance, commissioning, regulation and training.
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The Society has run Annual Conferences since 2015.
Multi-professional organisation formed to promote best practice, education, training and research in abortion care.
The aim of the BSACP shall be to improve the standard of abortion care in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, its Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories.
What We Do
The BSACP serves its members by providing a forum for professional development and networking, as well as by raising the profile of the specialty and improving understanding amongst those responsible for abortion-related policy, guidance, commissioning, regulation and training.
Contact us nowAbortion Care Hub
BSACP represents UK clinicians working in abortion care, providing a supportive community to promote best practice.
Laws
Abortion Care Essentials Course
Run by expert clinical and educational facilitators, this course covers fundamental clinical knowledge for abortion in the first and second trimester as well as the legal, political and social context of abortion.
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Course
Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) Training Course
This one-day, hands-on theoretical training course focuses on outpatient management of miscarriage and abortion using manual vacuum aspiration (MVA).
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BSACP’s Membership
We welcome applications from the wide range of professionals involved in providing, researching, and studying abortion care. The Society reserves the right to seek further information and to defer or decline applications.
View Membership pageFrequently asked questions
BSACP represents UK clinicians working in abortion care, providing a supportive community to promote best practice.
I need an abortion. Can BSACP help me?
BSACP is a professional membership organisation for those involved in abortion care. We do not provide clinical services or book appointments. If you are seeking an abortion, please contact NHS services, your GP, or a registered abortion provider. You can also find information and support through organisations such as BPAS, MSI Reproductive Choices, or NUPAS. If you would like to talk to someone, you can reach out to our friends at Abortion Talk.
I am a journalist. How can I get in touch with BSACP?
Journalists and media professionals can contact BSACP via email at admin@bsacp.org.uk. We may be able to provide expert comment or direct you to professionals within our network. We are unable to put you in touch with patients.
I am an abortion care provider. What are the benefits of joining BSACP?
- A supportive, inclusive community
- Expert-led webinars and updates
- Training and professional development
- Discounted annual conference and training courses rates
- Members-only resources and online discussion forum
- Recognition as part of the UK’s authoritative voice in abortion care
I am interested in training in abortion care. Can you point me in the right direction?
When are your next courses taking place?
Please visit our Abortion Care Hub for more information.
Information about our upcoming courses and events is available on our Events page. Our members also receive our newsletter with the latest updates on training opportunities and conferences.