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BBC News turns the spotlight on women denied abortions because of the coronavirus epidemic
Around the world, Covid-19 has made access to abortion increasingly challenging. In a heart-breaking report by reporter Jean Mackenzie, BBC News highlighted the difficulties for women in many parts of Europe, where many hospitals have stopped offering the procedure. In many countries, efforts to contain the virus, such as quarantines, self-isolation, school closures and travel…
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A client story from York
“I had such a positive experience at the MSI clinic in York. The nurse made me feel incredibly comfortable and at ease.”
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2019 Abortion Statistics for England and Wales
Media statement London, 11th June 2020 – If you are covering today’s 2019 Abortion Statistics for England and Wales from the Department of Health and Social Care, showing that abortion rates are at their highest level since 2008, with an increase in rates for all ages 25 and above, you may find the following statement from Marie Stopes UK…
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Chloe’s story
“From start to finish I was made to feel comfortable and fully informed about the procedure.”
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Why women shouldn’t have to wait for an abortion
Richard Bentley, MS UK Managing Director, explains in this blog why women shouldn’t have to wait for an abortion and how, by accessing care with Marie Stopes UK, they don’t have to The current pandemic crisis has had an impact on access to abortion services over recent weeks. The introduction of ‘At Home Abortion Pills’ during April 2020 for…
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A client story during lockdown
“After reading so many bad stories, I promised to myself to write my experience and all the help that I had from MSI UK.”
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TV and Movie List to Smash Abortion Stigma from the Couch
Abortion is a safe, everyday occurrence. Finally, Hollywood is beginning to reflect that Abortion is safe and common — but for too long, TV and movies didn’t reflect that. When abortion was shown, it was often a dramatic decision, done in a back alley and usually harming a woman’s health. According to Advancing New Standards…
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New abortion regulations come into effect in Northern Ireland
London, Tuesday 31st March 2020 Today, the new abortion regulations for Northern Ireland have come into effect – they allow abortions in all circumstances up to 12 weeks of pregnancy and also allow for abortions up to 24 weeks into a pregnancy, if there is a risk to the physical or mental health of the…
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Marie Stopes UK comment on Approval of Telemedicine
London, Monday 30th March 2020 The UK Government has approved this morning the use of telemedicine for abortion care, meaning that: We are open as usual and here if you need us Marie Stopes UK is doing everything we can to be able to offer this service as soon as possible and meanwhile our clinics are open…
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Farah’s story
“I had to share my experience so other people out there don’t feel the pressures of the stigma attached to abortions.”
