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Recommencement of Specific Abortion Services at MSI Clinics (07.10.16 update)
In a press release published earlier today, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) says it is satisfied that Marie Stopes International (MSI) has responded to the serious patient safety concerns it raised with the provider, following inspections of its clinics, call-centre and corporate headquarters for England. Since August 2016, CQC has... read more »
Suspension and Redirection of Specific Abortion Services at MSI Clinics (29.08.16 update)
Since our last posting, BSACP has been made aware that other services such as NUPAS were also approached by NHS England to increase capacity to undertake the care of women whose care was moved from Marie Stopes International (MSI) and that further services subsequently have also increased capacity. As a... read more »
Suspension and Redirection of Specific Abortion Services at MSI Clinics
BSACP members will be aware that following recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections, Marie Stopes International (MSI) have suspended surgical abortions under conscious sedation and general anaesthesia, and any method of abortion for 18-year-olds and under and for other vulnerable women (http://www.cqc.org.uk/content/cqc-inspections-uncover-concerns-marie-stopes-international-clinics-so-specific-pregnancy). It is estimated that this will... read more »
Members Invited to Vote in the BSACP Council Elections
The BSACP is seeking to appoint additional Council Members to fill four vacancies as follows: One doctor One nurse/midwife One non-clinical individual One trainee. Applications for these vacancies have been received and BSACP members are invited to vote for their preferred candidates now. Members have been e-mailed the candidates’ statements... read more »
Applications Sought for BSACP Council Vacancies
The BSACP is seeking to appoint additional Council Members to fill four vacancies on Council as follows: One doctor One nurse/midwife One non-clinical individual One trainee. Current BSACP members have been e-mailed details about how to apply for these BSACP Council positions and will need to submit a completed application... read more »
FIAPAC 12th Conference: ‘Improving Women's Journeys Through Abortion’
FIAPAC (International Federation of Professional Abortion and Contraception Associates) conferences are international meetings for all health care professionals whose work in reproductive health care focuses on abortion and family planning. FIAPAC’s 12th Conference will be held in Lisbon, Portugal from 13–15 October 2016. Scientific programme and registration information at read more »
Significant Increase in Abortion Requests in Latin America Related to Concern About Zika Virus Exposure
Fearing the effects of the Zika virus on their unborn children, a new study has found that pregnant women in Latin America increasingly are sourcing abortion pills from ‘Women on Web’, a non-profit organisation that provides medical abortion outside formal healthcare settings via online telemedicine, in countries where safe... read more »
New Guidance for Health and Social Care Professionals on Termination of Pregnancy in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's latest guidelines on abortion were published on 25 March 2016 on the Department of Health's website. https://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/publications/guidance-hsc-professionals-termination-pregnancy-northern-irelandread more »
Inaugural Meeting
This took place in October 2015 at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London To see the programme click hereread more »
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The BSACP welcomes applications for membership from those involved in the provision of abortion care and others whose work is related to the support of abortion services and care. Information about role of the BSACP and activities can be found on this website. To find out more... read more »