Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 44413
Abortion: Telemedicine
Tabled: 7 April 2025
Answered: 23 April 2025
Question
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help detect coercion in women seeking abortions during remote (a) phone and (b) video consultations.
Answer
Karin SmythSafeguarding is an essential aspect of abortion care, and all providers are required to have effective arrangements in place to safeguard children and vulnerable adults, in compliance with the Department’s Required Standard Operating Procedures for the ap...
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