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Approval of home use for the second stage of early medical abortion

Approval of home of a pregnant woman in England who is undergoing treatment for termination of pregnancy as a class of place for second stage of treatment for early medical abortion.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care and The Rt Hon Matt Hancock
• Published: 27 December 2018
• Last updated: 14 January 2019 — See all updates

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

This publication was withdrawn on 16 May 2023

This content has been withdrawn because it is out of date.

The 1967 Abortion Act was amended from 30 August 2022 to allow eligible women in the first 10 weeks of pregnancy (9 weeks and 6 days) to continue to take both medicines for early medical abortion at home.

See further information about abortion on the NHS website.

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Details

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has approved the home of a pregnant woman in England who is undergoing treatment for termination of pregnancy as a class of place where the second stage of treatment for early medical abortion may be carried out. This must be carried out in line with the criteria set out in the attached document.

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has published the following guidance:

• Clinical guidelines for early medical abortion at home – England: guidance for healthcare professionals in England who provide care for women considering early medical abortion at home up to and including 9 weeks 6 days gestation when the first medication is administered

• Information about abortion care: advice for women who are considering having an abortion

Published 27 December 2018
Last updated 14 January 2019 + show all updates

1. 14 January 2019

   Added links to Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists guidance.

2. 27 December 2018

   First published.