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This event is made possible by sponsorship from organisations including pharmaceutical companies, med tech companies and service providers who have provided sponsorship towards this independent programme. They have had no editorial input or control over the agenda, content development or choice of speakers, nor opportunity to influence. A list of all sponsors can be found on our sponsor section.

08:30 Registration, Refreshments, and Exhibition

09:30 Welcome – Michael Nevill

Session 1: BSACP’s Past, Present, and Future. Chair: Michael Nevill

• 09:40 – 09:55 Why BSACP (Tracey Masters)
• 09:55 – 10:10 How BSACP was set up (Kate Guthrie)
• 10:10 – 10:25 The first 5 years (Jo Fletcher)
• 10:25 – 10:40 The last 5 years of BSACP and beyond (Patricia Lohr)

10:40 – 11:10 Break, Exhibition, and Poster Viewing

Session Two: Evolving Practice in Abortion Care. Chairs: Snigdha Veeramalla & Katalin Lestak

• 11:10 – 11:30 VTE assessment (Kate Whitehouse)
• 11:30 – 11:50 What is the evidence for fetal pain? (Maria Fitzgerald)
• 11:50 – 12:10 AI and abortion care (Chloe Hanse)
• 12:10 – 12:40 Q&A

12:40 – 13:40 Lunch, Exhibition, and Poster Viewing

Session Three: Oral Abstracts. Chairs: John Reynolds Wright & Kate Whitehouse

• 13:40 – 13:50 BSACP Research and Guidelines update (John Reynolds-Wright & Kate Whitehouse)
• 13:50 – 14:50 Oral abstracts

14:50 – 15:20 Break, Exhibition, and Poster Viewing

Session Four: Access to Abortion Care. Chair: Alan Treharne

• 15:20 – 15:35 Access to care for UK servicewomen (Victoria Kinkaid)
• 15:35 – 15:50 An intersectional approach to abortion access (Danielle Solomon)
• 15:50 – 16:05 What’s a good enough reason for an abortion? (Ed Dorman)
• 16:05 – 16:20 Abortion decriminalisation wins and next steps (Jonathan Lord)
• 16:20 – 17:10 Q&A

17:10 – 17:20 Prize giving (John Reynolds-Wright & Kate Whitehouse)

17:20 – 17:30 Closing remarks (Sam Rowlands)

17:30 – 17:40 Abortion Sing Choir Performance

17:40 – 18:40 Drinks reception and BSACP 10-year celebration

Michael Nevill

Michael Nevill MSc RN is a senior healthcare leader and Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in nursing and healthcare management, specialising in abortion care services. He has held multiple executive roles in leading reproductive health organisations, including Director of Nursing and Director of Client Experience at BPAS, and currently serves as Clinical Director at NUPAS. His work has been pivotal in shaping clinical strategy, safeguarding practices, and client engagement within abortion services across the UK.

Michael is a Council Member of the British Society of Abortion Care Providers (BSACP), a professional advisor to NICE, and a member of the RCN Women’s Health Forum Steering Committee. He has led initiatives on quality improvement, infection prevention, and clinical service provision in abortion care, and was commended by the Royal College of Nursing for his advocacy in the decriminalisation of abortion. A published researcher and frequent speaker at national and international conferences, Michael continues to influence policy and practice in abortion care.

Tracey Masters

Tracey works as an NHS consultant at Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust where she is proud to lead the abortion team serving the diverse population of Hackney in East London - and beyond! She sometimes acts as spokesperson on abortion for FSRH and/or RCOG.

Tracey is a founding member of BSACP and is currently Co-Chair.

Kate Guthrie

Joanne Fletcher

Joanne’s career in gynaecology nursing spanned over 30 years. She was the first nurse to lead a NHS abortion service back in the early 1990s, and qualified as a Sonographer in 1998. She worked as a Consultant Nurse In Sheffield for 20 years specialising in early pregnancy and abortion care. During her career Joanne was an expert advisor on abortion and early pregnancy national guidelines for the RCOG, RCN & NICE. Joanne retired from clinical practice in 2021. In 2024 she was awarded a Honorary Fellowship from the RCOG for her outstanding contribution to women’s health care.

Joanne was a founding member of BSACP in 2015 and Co-chair from 2015 to 2021.

Patricia A. Lohr

Patricia trained in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles followed by a Fellowship in Family Planning & Contraceptive Research and Master’s Degree in Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh. She is the Director of Research and Innovation of British Pregnancy Advisory Service. Patricia is widely published and has contributed to evidence-based guidance produced by the RCOG, FSRH, NICE, and Society of Family Planning. She serves as an expert advisor to NICE, Associate Editor for the journal BMJ Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, Co-Chair of BSACP, and on the Advisory Group for the charity Abortion Talk.

Kate Whitehouse

Dr Katherine (Kate) Whitehouse is an American-trained doctor, double board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Complex Family Planning. She has over a decade of expertise in abortion care and sexual health research (SRH) as an academic clinician, Medical Officer at the WHO, and working in independent sector abortion care in Britain. She has authored many peer-reviewed publications on SRH and contributed to national and international guideline development in the US, UK and globally. She is an editor for the European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care and an Evidence Advisor at the British Society of Abortion Care Providers (BSACP). She is passionate about improving women's lives through high-quality medical care, research & healthcare policy. While she always takes an evidence-based approach, Kate aims to put her patients' needs at the centre of everything she does.  Currently, she works as an abortion provider at MSI Reproductive Choices and NUPAS and also a freelance researcher and medical advisor in FemTech.

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Maria Fitzgerald

Professor Maria Fitzgerald is internationally recognised for her pioneering research into the developmental neurobiology of pain, establishing the Fitzgerald Lab at UCL as a world leader in understanding pain in infants and children. After studying Physiological Sciences at Oxford, she completed her PhD at UCL and went on to build her own research group, becoming Professor of Developmental Neurobiology in 1995.

Her contributions have been honoured worldwide: she is a Fellow of both the Academy of Medical Sciences and the Royal Society, and has received awards including the Jeffrey Lawson Award for Advocacy in Children’s Pain Relief, the Feldberg Prize, the Bayliss-Starling Prize, and most recently the John J. Bonica Prize for Distinguished Lifetime Achievement in the Basic Science of Pain. Alongside her research, she has played a leading role in shaping national and international scientific strategy through service on key advisory and funding bodies.

Chloe Hanse

Chloe is a mixed methods researcher with expertise in reproductive health, justice, and rights. She holds an MSc in Gender, Development, and Globalisation from the London School of Economics (LSE). Chloe has experience conducting and leading research on topics such as abortion and post-abortion care, health equity, and the intersection of technology and reproductive healthcare. She has contributed to impactful projects at MSI Reproductive Choices, the Global Fund for Women, and UNFPA. Chloe shares the Research and Engagement Lead role at British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) with Rebecca Blaylock, working to advance evidence-based reproductive health policies and practices.

John Reynolds-Wright

John Reynolds-Wright is a CSO/NES Clinical Lecturer in Sexual and Reproductive Health.

He is one of the Evidence Advisors at BSACP and is the first person to complete the new FSRH Abortion Care Specialist Modules.

Victoria Kinkaid

Victoria is an Army doctor with a strong passion for women’s health. She serves as a General Duties Medical Officer at Dalton Barracks and is a member of the Academic Department of Military General Practice, where she researches reproductive health in UK servicewomen. Her most recent study explored servicewomen’s experiences of abortion care and was the first UK research to focus on this important area.

In addition to her clinical role, Victoria holds several military appointments, including serving as the Army lead for the Women’s Health Special Interest Group, which is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of healthcare for UK servicewomen. She is also a trained Human Security Advisor. In recognition of her work, she was named Woman of the Year 2024 at the Women in Defence Awards.

Beyond the military, Victoria is a mentor, podcast host, and co-founder of The FGM Education Project, a charity that aims to raise awareness of female genital mutilation and support frontline professionals in recognising and managing cases.

Overall, Victoria is committed to bridging the gap between scientific research and accessible information in women’s health, empowering women to make informed decisions about their care.

Danielle Solomon

Danielle Solomon is a Clinical Fellow at the Institute for Global Health, University College London and a Consultant in Public Health. She holds a medical degree from Oxford University, a Masters in Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and a PhD in Epidemiology and Public Health from UCL. Prior to specialising in public health, Danielle practiced as a sexual health and HIV physician at the Mortimer Market Centre in central London. She also previously worked as the Technical Advisor for HIV and AIDS at the international NGO Pathfinder International in Boston.

Danielle's research focuses on unmet need within sexual and reproductive health, with a particular focus on access to contraception and abortion.

Ed Dorman

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Abortion care provider and D+E surgeon within the NHS and for BPAS. Appointed consultant in 2000 and working with BPAS since 2018. Co-chair of RCOG Abortion Taskforce, UK board member on FIAPAC Council.

Ed has been providing D+E up to 24 weeks (and beyond) for many years. He is involved in an ongoing campaign to make training and assessment of first and second trimester uterine evacuation a core component of the curriculum in postgraduate training in the UK and is passionate about training and supporting the next generation of providers.

Jonathan Lord

Jonathan is a consultant gynaecologist at the Royal Cornwall Hospital where he is clinical lead of the abortion service. He co-chairs the RCOG abortion taskforce and is an immediate past co-chair of BSACP.

Sam Rowlands

Sam had a career in general practice and then in sexual and reproductive health. He was the first Vice-President of the College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare when it was founded in 1993. He is a Visiting Professor at the Department of Medical Science & Public Health, Bournemouth University.

Sam has had a special interest in abortion for more than 50 years. He has been an active member of FIAPAC since 2004 and was its Secretary for four years. He edited the book ‘Abortion Care’ published by Cambridge University Press in 2014. Sam was one of the ‘gang of five’ who founded BSACP in 2015. He was Secretary of BSACP for its first six years.

Sponsors/Exhibitors

BPAS

BPAS exists to provide a trailblazing, world-leading abortion service, to deliver a research agenda that furthers access to evidence-based reproductive healthcare, and to campaign for reproductive choice. We are proud to sponsor this year’s BSACP conference and look forward to attending.

Durbin

For over 20 years, Durbin has been the ‘go to’ supplier of exclusive, innovative, and essential Sexual Health products. Always innovating to support our customers with the highest quality products.

MSI Reproductive Choices

MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the leading independent providers of sexual and reproductive health services in the UK, offering NHS-funded (as well as private) abortion and vasectomy treatments through their network of more than 70 local clinics all over England.

MSI not only help people in the UK. It has grown to become one of the world’s largest providers of high-quality, affordable contraception and safe abortion services, working across 37 countries around the world to make reproductive choice a reality for all.

NUPAS

NUPAS (National Unplanned Pregnancy Advisory Service) has been established for over 50 years, providing high quality, safe, effective termination of pregnancy, contraception and STI services. By providing clear, accessible and up to date information about services clients are able to make informed choices about their care. Over 97% of our services are funded through NHS contracts.

Services include:

• Consultation via phone, video or face to face
• Early Medical Abortion via telemedicine or face to face
• Surgical abortion to 23 weeks 6 days gestation
• Contraception
• STI screening
• Counselling

We have clinics across the North-West, Yorkshire, London, Staffordshire and South East of England. For further information about our services please visit nupas.co.uk

Organon

We are a different kind of healthcare company. We envision a better and healthier every day for every woman. By addressing health conditions that are unique to women, affect her disproportionately or impact her differently, we are igniting our purpose to advance the complete health of women at all stages of her life journey

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Quadratech Diagnostics

With over 35 years of trading experience, Quadratech Diagnostics Limited is committed to providing the highest quality medical diagnostic and research products. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified UK company, we are a recognised supplier to the UK's NHS, the Irish HSE, private clinics, laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry, and university research groups.

Our range of Rapid & POC Tests includes professional grade tests and self -testing kits for home use, that are reliable, quick and easy-to-use. Developed together with clinicians, Check4®-hCG(hl) is a midstream, low-sensitivity pregnancy test designed to check the outcome of first trimester Termination of Pregnancy (ToP) or miscarriage. Its CE-marking for self-testing allows patients to perform the test at home, removing the need for in-clinic visits. Check4®-hCG(hl) is trusted by leading healthcare providers in the UK, Europe and Australia and is widely used for medical abortion follow-up, including pill by post service.

Partners

Abortion Talk

BMJ Sexual and Reproductive Health

British Society of Gynaecological Imaging (BSGI)

Founded in 2007, the British Society for Gynaecological Imaging (BSGI) was born from the collective ambition of a diverse group of professionals – all united by a shared commitment to advancing the role of ultrasound in gynaecological care.

Since its inception, BSGI has grown into a dynamic, multidisciplinary community of clinicians, trainees, and allied health professionals. Our annual scientific meetings and practical workshops continue to provide a platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and professional development in gynaecological imaging.

Our mission is to promote excellence in gynaecological ultrasound through high-quality education, collaborative practice, and the integration of imaging into everyday clinical care.

Join us in shaping the future of gynaecological imaging.
Together, we can elevate care, empower clinicians, and drive meaningful change in women's health.

Doctors for Choice UK

SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

We encourage conference registrants to consider submitting an abstract, from which a selection will be chosen to give 10-minute oral presentations, with a prize awarded for the best presentation. Abstracts chosen for oral presentation will be published in BMJ Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare.

All submissions on topics related to abortion care will be considered.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals working in abortion care provision to share innovation and novel findings with colleagues working in the discipline. Projects should have been carried out within the last 3 years. Acceptance and presentation at the conference does not preclude subsequent journal submission.

Access the submission guidelines here.

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT HERE

Calling all students interested in abortion care! We have up to 5 free places for students to attend our conference. Please send us a 300 word maximum statement on how attending the conference would be beneficial for you by Sunday, 31 August 2025, 23:59.

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