Abortion: Drugs

Department of Health and Social Care written question – answered am ar 6 Awst 2024.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Baroness Eaton Baroness Eaton Ceidwadwyr

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that any risks to a woman's health are accurately assessed before she may be sent abortion pills to be taken at home.

Photo of Baroness Merron Baroness Merron The Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Health and Social Care

The wellbeing and safety of women accessing abortion services, including early medical abortion at home, is our first and foremost priority. Before prescribing abortion medicine for use at home, either an in-person or a virtual consultation is held with the woman concerned. If any health issues are identified during a virtual consultation which could make home use of early medical abortion medicine potentially unsuitable, the woman will be asked to attend an in-person appointment for further assessment.

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