Guidance

Abortion: procedures for approval of independent providers

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

From:
Department of Health and Social Care
Published
3 January 2013
Last updated
30 March 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Procedures for the approval of independent sector places for termination of pregnancy (abortion) in England

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

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.