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SUMMARY:BSACP @ESC 2026 | Hands On D&E Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to share that members of the British Society of Abortion Care Providers will be contributing to this year’s European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health Congress in Belgrade\, Serbia. \nOn 8 May\, our Co-Chair\, Patricia Lohr\, and Evidence Advisor\, John Reynolds-Wright\, together with Philippe Faucher\, will be leading a dedicated workshop on Dilatation and Evacuation (D&E). This session will offer practical\, evidence-based insights to support clinicians in delivering safe\, high-quality abortion care. Workshops like this are vital for strengthening clinical skills\, sharing best practice\, and supporting providers across Europe and beyond. \nIf you’re attending ESC 2026\, we encourage you to join the session and connect with colleagues committed to advancing reproductive healthcare. You can register for the ESC Congress and Workshop here. \nIf you’re unable to attend or would like a more in-depth training experience\, we’re also running a full-day D&E simulation course on 8 June 2026\, in London.
URL:https://bsacp.org.uk/event/bsacp-esc-2026-hands-on-de-skills-workshop/
LOCATION:ESC 2026\, SAVA Center Milentija Popovica 9\, Belgrade\, 11000\, Serbia
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SUMMARY:Dilatation and Evacuation (D&E) Course | June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Dilatation and Evacuation (D&E) is an essential procedure used in abortion care\, in the management of miscarriage\, and complex pregnancy complications. Despite its strong safety profile and important role in comprehensive reproductive healthcare\, opportunities for structured\, hands-on training in D&E remain limited in many healthcare settings. \nThis full-day course is designed to support clinicians in developing the knowledge\, practical skills and confidence required to provide safe\, high-quality surgical uterine evacuation care. \nThe course combines expert teaching with immersive\, hands-on simulation\, allowing participants to explore the clinical\, technical and professional aspects of D&E provision in a supportive learning environment. Participants will learn from experienced clinicians working in abortion care and will have opportunities to practise key procedural steps using simulation models and to discuss clinical decision-making with faculty. \nThe programme covers the clinical context of abortion past the first trimester\, the technical aspects of D&E procedures\, and the recognition and management of complications. The course also explores the wider professional and service context of abortion care\, including communication\, ethical considerations\, and the practical realities of implementing services within healthcare systems. \nThis course is suitable for clinicians who are new to surgical management of abortion and miscarriage\, as well as those seeking to refresh or update their knowledge and skills in D&E care. \nBeing a Member Pays!\nBSACP Members are entitled to discounts on all of our activities as part of our membership benefits. You can access the discount codes here. You will need to be logged in to your profile to access the codes. The discount amount is close to the cost of a year’s membership. \nThe discounts for the Training Course are: \n\n£50 off for Doctors Members\n£25 off for Resident Doctors/Nurses/Midwives/AHP\, etc.\n\n\n      \n        \n      \n    \nLearning Objectives\n\nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to:\nDescribe the clinical indications\, evidence base and safety profile of Dilatation and Evacuation (D&E).\nIdentify appropriate cervical preparation methods\, instrumentation and anaesthetic approaches used in D&E procedures.\nDemonstrate the key technical steps involved in D&E using simulation models.\nRecognise and discuss the management of complications\, including haemorrhage\, cervical injury and uterine perforation.\nApply clinical decision-making in simulated scenarios related to mid-trimester uterine evacuation.\nReflect on the professional\, ethical and communication considerations involved in providing abortion care.\n\nWhat the Course Covers\nThe programme includes a combination of lectures\, interactive discussion and practical simulation sessions covering: \n\nClinical overview of second trimester abortion\nOverview of D&E technique and instrumentation\nCervical preparation and procedural planning\nHands-on simulation training using procedural models\nDiagnosis and management of procedural complications\nIntegrated clinical simulation scenarios\nHuman factors and teamworking in complex clinical situations\nAftercare and post-procedure management\nDiscussion of the practical considerations involved in developing D&E services\n\nParticipants will work in small groups during simulation sessions\, allowing time for discussion\, questions and personalised feedback from faculty. \nTraining and Curriculum Alignment\nThis course supports postgraduate training within both: \n\nObstetrics & Gynaecology (RCOG Core Curriculum 2024)\nCommunity Sexual & Reproductive Health (CSRH Curriculum – College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)\n\nSimulation-based procedural training is explicitly recommended within both curricula as part of the development of clinical and procedural competence. Participation in this course may contribute evidence towards relevant Capabilities in Practice (CiPs)\, procedural skills and reflective learning within Resident Doctors’ training portfolios. A detailed curriculum mapping document is available here: \n\nDownload D&E Course Alignment with the RCOG O&G 2024 Core Curriculum\nDownload D&E Course Alignment with the CoSRH CSRH Curriculum\n\nThe course is also relevant and useful for those enrolled and working towards completing the Abortion Care Specialist Modules (ACSM) that we deliver in partnership with the College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH) \nStudy Leave and Educational Funding\nResident Doctors applying for study leave or educational funding may request a letter of support from BSACP outlining the relevance of the course to postgraduate training curricula. \nPlease contact us: admin@bsacp.org.uk \nWhat Previous Participants Said\nFeedback from previous BSACP D&E courses has highlighted the value of expert faculty\, practical simulation training and open discussion of complex clinical issues. \nPrevious participants particularly valued and mentioned: \n\n“Very detailed and informative. I’ve learned a lot.”\n“I really valued the passion you all share.”\n“I loved the interaction with the faculty and simulation.”\n“I feel more confident about the procedure.”\n“Very experienced speakers\, passionate about their job.”\n“The discussion around complications.”\n\nMany attendees suggested that more time for hands-on simulation would be beneficial\, which has informed the design of this full-day course format. \nWho Should Attend\nThis course may be particularly valuable for: \n\nResident Doctors in Obstetrics & Gynaecology\nResident Doctors in Community Sexual & Reproductive Health\nConsultants or SAS doctors seeking skills refresh or service development knowledge\nClinicians involved in abortion care\, miscarriage management or early pregnancy services\n\nEnquiries\nFor questions about the course please contact us: admin@bsacp.org.uk \n Terms and Conditions of Sale Terms and Conditions of Sale for Events1. GeneralThese Terms and Conditions apply to all registrations for events and training courses organized by the British Society of Abortion Care Providers (BSACP). By booking a place at an event or training\, you agree to abide by these terms.2. Registration and PaymentAll bookings must be made through the official BSACP registration platform or as otherwise directed.Payment must be received in full prior to the commencement of the event or training course.BSACP reserves the right to cancel any registration that has not been paid in full.3. ConfirmationUpon receipt of payment\, a confirmation email will be sent to the registrant.It is the responsibility of the attendee to ensure that all information provided is accurate and that they have received confirmation of their booking.4. Cancellations and RefundsCancellations must be made in writing to the BSACP administrative team.Cancellations received more than 30 days before the event will be eligible for a full refund\, minus an administrative fee.Cancellations received between 14 and 30 days before the event will receive a 50% refund.No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 14 days before the event or for non-attendance.In the event that BSACP must cancel the event\, a full refund will be issued. BSACP is not responsible for any other costs incurred by registrants.5. TransfersRegistrations are non-transferable without prior written consent from BSACP.Substitution of attendees may be permitted at BSACP’s discretion.6. Changes to the ProgrammeBSACP reserves the right to make changes to the event programme\, speakers\, or venue as necessary. All reasonable efforts will be made to communicate changes in advance.7. ConductAttendees are expected to behave professionally and respectfully towards fellow participants\, speakers\, and staff at all times.Harassment\, discrimination\, or disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the event without refund.Attendees must comply with the health\, safety\, and security procedures of the venue.8. Data ProtectionPersonal data collected during registration will be used in accordance with BSACP’s Privacy Policy. By registering\, attendees consent to the use of their information for event administration and communication purposes.9. Intellectual PropertyAll materials provided during BSACP events and training are the intellectual property of BSACP or the respective presenters and may not be reproduced without permission.10. Limitation of LiabilityBSACP accepts no liability for any loss or damage incurred as a result of attending the event\, except as required by law.
URL:https://bsacp.org.uk/event/dilation-and-evacuation-de-course-june-2026/
LOCATION:RCOG\, 10-18 Union Street\, 10-18 Union Street\, London\, SE1 1SZ
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SUMMARY:2026 BSACP Conference
DESCRIPTION:Excellence in Abortion Care Together\nThe 2026 BSACP Annual Conference will be held on Monday\, 16 November 2025\, at the RCOG Building in London\, with an option to join online. \nThis year’s programme brings together colleagues from across the abortion care community to share learning\, reflect on current challenges\, and explore developments in clinical practice\, research\, and service delivery. The day will include updates from national organisations\, sessions on complex abortion care\, and a focus on improving access to services across a range of settings. \nThe conference will also showcase emerging research through oral abstract presentations and provide opportunities for discussion\, networking\, and collaboration. \nBeing a Member Pays!\nBSACP Members are entitled to discounts on all of our activities as part of our membership benefits. You can access the discount codes here. You will need to be logged in to your profile to access the codes. The discount amount is higher than the cost of membership for a year. \nThe discounts for the conference are: \n\n£60 off for Doctors Members\n£35 off for Resident Doctors/Nurses/Midwives/Healthcare Assistants/Other Clinical Staff/Researchers/Managers/Admin Staff/Activists etc.\n£30 off for Students\n\nSome members have had some issues accessing the codes due to a login fail. This should be solved by clearing your cache and cookies in your browser. If this does not work\, please email us at admin@bsacp.org.uk \nTickets\nTickets will be available for sale from Friday\, 01 May 2026. \nStandard registration rates will be available until Wednesday\, 30 September 2026. From Thursday\, 1 October 2026\, late registration rates will apply. \nWe are pleased to be maintaining 2025 registration rates for standard registration\, reflecting our commitment to keeping the conference accessible while delivering a high-quality programme. We encourage delegates to register early to secure the standard rate and allow time for study leave\, travel arrangements\, and funding approvals. BSACP members benefit from discounted registration rates. If you are not yet a member\, joining BSACP will reduce the overall cost of attending the conference. \n \n  \n\n      \n        \n      \n    \nSponsorship\nThis conference has been sponsored by industry sponsors by way of a promotional exhibition stand. Our industry sponsors have had no input into the educational agenda for the meeting\, nor speaker selection. \n Programme Sponsor DisclaimerThis 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. Session 1: Working Together: The Future of Abortion Care. Chair: Michael Nevill10:40 – 11:10 Break\, Exhibition\, and Poster ViewingSession Two: Complex Abortion Care. Chair: Stephen O’Brien11:10 – 11:30 What is Complex?11:30 – 11:50 Working with Complex Patients11:50 – 12:10 Complex Abortion Networks12:10 – 12:40 Q&A12:40 – 13:40 Lunch\, Exhibition\, and Poster ViewingSession Three: Oral Abstracts. Chairs: John Reynolds Wright & Kate Whitehouse13:40 – 13:50 BSACP Research and Guidelines update (John Reynolds-Wright & Kate Whitehouse)13:50 – 14:50 Oral abstracts14:50 – 15:20 Break\, Exhibition\, and Poster ViewingSession Four: Access to Abortion Across Settings. Chair: TBA15:20 – 15:40 To scan or not to scan15:40 – 16:00 Access to abortion in rural and coastal area16:00 – 16:20 Access to abortion in prison16:20 – 17:10 Q&A17:10 – 17:20 Prize giving (John Reynolds-Wright & Kate Whitehouse)17:20 – 17:30 Closing remarks Speakers Notice for Mobile Users:Some content/images may not display correctly on smaller screens. For the best viewing experience\, click here to view the full content. 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. 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. LinkedIn ORCID 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.  Sponsors/Exhibitors and Partners Sponsors/Exhibitors  PartnersAbortion Talk Abortion Talk is on a mission to encourage individuals and communities to have conversations about abortion to end abortion stigma. Abortion Talk runs the UK’s first and only free\, confidential Talkline for anyone who needs a safe space to talk about their abortion experience. They also run workshops for abortion providers\, community groups and activists\, that tackle abortion stigma through quality training and education. Until abortion stigma is a thing of the past\, we’ll keep the conversation going. Visit their website. 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   Doctors for Choice UK are a group of healthcare professionals and students who campaign for abortion rights. They focus on campaigning for the extension of abortion rights within the current legal framework\, whilst also making the case for the full decriminalisation of abortion across the UK. Their work on education involves delivering workshops to secondary school students on abortion and contraception\, and supporting our members to improve abortion education for medical\, nursing and midwifery students\, including developing open source teaching materials. By improving undergraduate education and campaigning for improved training for all healthcare practitioners\, they aim to challenge abortion stigma and inspire conscientious commitment to abortion care. Visit their website.  Abstracts More information will be available soon.  Students 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 2026\, 23:59. \n Terms and Conditions of Sale Terms and Conditions of Sale for Events1. GeneralThese Terms and Conditions apply to all registrations for events and training courses organized by the British Society of Abortion Care Providers (BSACP). By booking a place at an event or training\, you agree to abide by these terms.2. Registration and PaymentAll bookings must be made through the official BSACP registration platform or as otherwise directed.Payment must be received in full prior to the commencement of the event or training course.BSACP reserves the right to cancel any registration that has not been paid in full.3. ConfirmationUpon receipt of payment\, a confirmation email will be sent to the registrant.It is the responsibility of the attendee to ensure that all information provided is accurate and that they have received confirmation of their booking.4. Cancellations and RefundsCancellations must be made in writing to the BSACP administrative team.Cancellations received more than 30 days before the event will be eligible for a full refund\, minus an administrative fee.Cancellations received between 14 and 30 days before the event will receive a 50% refund.No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 14 days before the event or for non-attendance.In the event that BSACP must cancel the event\, a full refund will be issued. BSACP is not responsible for any other costs incurred by registrants.5. TransfersRegistrations are non-transferable without prior written consent from BSACP.Substitution of attendees may be permitted at BSACP’s discretion.6. Changes to the ProgrammeBSACP reserves the right to make changes to the event programme\, speakers\, or venue as necessary. All reasonable efforts will be made to communicate changes in advance.7. ConductAttendees are expected to behave professionally and respectfully towards fellow participants\, speakers\, and staff at all times.Harassment\, discrimination\, or disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the event without refund.Attendees must comply with the health\, safety\, and security procedures of the venue.8. Data ProtectionPersonal data collected during registration will be used in accordance with BSACP’s Privacy Policy. By registering\, attendees consent to the use of their information for event administration and communication purposes.9. Intellectual PropertyAll materials provided during BSACP events and training are the intellectual property of BSACP or the respective presenters and may not be reproduced without permission.10. Limitation of LiabilityBSACP accepts no liability for any loss or damage incurred as a result of attending the event\, except as required by law.
URL:https://bsacp.org.uk/event/2026-bsacp-conference/
LOCATION:RCOG Building\, 10-18 Union Street\, London\, SE1 1SZ\, United Kingdom
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