Guidance

Abortion: procedures for approval of independent providers

Procedures for approval of independent sector providers of treatment for termination of pregnancy.

Applies to England

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The required standard operating procedures (RSOPs) are intended for all independent sector providers of termination of pregnancy services.

Updates to this page

Published 3 January 2013
Last updated 30 March 2023 + show all updates
  1. The required standard operating procedures (RSOPs) have been updated to reflect changes to the Abortion Act around early medical abortion (EMA), including where the medicine is to be taken at home.

  2. The Required Standard Operating Procedures (RSOPs) have been updated to reflect changes in practices in home use for Early Medical Abortion and clarify gestation time limits for abortions under Grounds C and D.

  3. Updated procedures for approval of independent sector providers of treatment for termination of pregnancy.

  4. First published.

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