BASHH, @cosrh.org, @bhiva.bsky.social and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists have launched a joint manifesto calling on the next Scottish Government to take urgent action to improve sexual, reproductive and HIV health.

Read the manifesto here ➡️ bit.ly/4cgIRy0

Let’s talk about abortion law reform and the important developments happening this week 💬

@msichoices.org Director of U.S. external relations, Beth Schlachter, joined fellow experts on @cosrh.org podcast to unpack the proposed changes to abortion law in the UK.

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BASHH, @cosrh.org, and @tht.org.uk have jointly responded to Public Health Wales' (PHW) report of safeguarding and information governance issues identified with its Test and Post service.

Read the Public Health Wales statement for more information ➡️ bit.ly/4aXdBlo

Public Affairs & Policy Lead – Devolved Nations with College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare – Goodmoves Who we are:The College of Sexual and Reproductive (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for professionals working in this area. As a mul...

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Women’s Health is Economic Policy – and The Cost of Inact... From workforce participation to NHS capacity, women’s health is shaping the UK’s economic performance whether policymakers choose to acknowledge it or not.

A powerful Curia Health, Care, and Life Sciences Research Group women's health panel with chair @paulasherriff.bsky.social, Dame @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social MP, Dr Zahra Haider @cosrh.org, @mpsusanmurray.bsky.social, Diana Hill at Essential Parent, Janet Lindsay Wellbeing of Women and 1/2

CoRSH publishes updated UKMEC 2025 The CoSRH Clinical Effectiveness Unit has issued an updated UK Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (UKMEC) providing guidance on what contraception clinicians can safely recommend to th...

Updated UK Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (UKMEC) published
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We're so proud to have successfully campaigned for abortion law reform in England and Wales, with our partners @bpas.bsky.social @cosrh.org @cosmopolitan.co.uk @evawuk.bsky.social @refugecharity.bsky.social 💙

A new HIV Action Plan to end HIV cases by 2030 On HIV in England, we have the opportunity to achieve something remarkable – to end the onward transmission of a virus, without a vaccine, or a cure, for the first time in history.

For the December @cosrh.org policy eBulletin, Katie Clark from @tht.org.uk sets out some of the highlights in the new HIV Action Plan for England: cosrh.org/Public/Publi...

The December issue of the Sexual Health, Reproductive Health & HIV Policy eBulletin produced by @cosrh.org just landed - lots to explore! Policy developments, guidance, data, research, campaigns and lots of other news.
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Sexual and reproductive health services across England recorded a 9% fall in contraception-related contacts last year

@cosrh.org warned there is a "postcode lottery" in access to contraception services across the country

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1/2 🧵 During our session this week on sexual health services in England, we heard from Dr Haider of @cosrh.org, who shared the story of a 55-year-old patient affected by fragmented care.

Watch the clip below to hear her explain the real-life impact of these service gaps.

FSRH response to NHS rollout of world-first gonorrhoea vaccination programme The FSRH welcomes the Government’s announcement of a world-first gonorrhoea vaccination programme, which will target those most at risk of infection and antibiotic resistance.

The FSRH welcomes the DHSC's announcement of a world-first gonorrhoea vaccination programme, which will target those most at risk of infection and antibiotic resistance.
Read more: fsrh.org/Public/Publi...

FSRH response to the NHS 10-Year Plan The FSRH welcomes the NHS 10-Year Health Plan, which sets out a bold vision to shift care from hospitals to the community, while embracing digital innovation and tackling health inequalities across En...

We welcome the NHS 10-Year Health Plan and its bold shift to prevention, digital innovation and community care.

These priorities mirror what our members are pioneering in Women’s Health Hubs across the UK.

Time to turn ambition into action.

🔗 Read our response: www.fsrh.org//Public/News...

#RCOG2025 has started! In her presidential address, Professor Ranee Thakar highlights the work we have been doing with #RCOG and many others including @fsrh.org @bpas.bsky.social and @msichoicesuk.bsky.social to decriminalise women.

We’re proud to see our joint work showcased in this address!

APPG on SRH Officers Call for the Withdrawal of Police Guidance on Pregnancy Loss Investigations MPs and Peers have signed a letter to the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) calling for the urgent withdrawal of its new Practice Advice on Child Death Investigation.

The @appgsrh.bsky.social have urged the NPCC to withdraw new police guidance on pregnancy loss, which they say risks fuelling criminalisation around reproductive health.
The letter was supported by 45+ MPs & Peers and was sent ahead of the vote to decriminalise abortion.
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Last night, MPs voted to ensure women in England & Wales won't face criminalisation for having an abortion.

This is a huge win for reproductive rights, and we're so proud to have been part of it @bpas.bsky.social @fsrh.org @cosmopolitan.co.uk @evawuk.bsky.social
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FSRH statement: MPs vote to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) today celebrates the passing of the amendment to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales, a landmark moment for reproductive rights.

MPs have voted to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales, the biggest change to abortion law in over 50 years.

This ends the threat of prosecution for those seeking essential care.

Read our statement ⬇️

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Yesterday our Officers @rupahuq.bsky.social, Baroness Barker, @mayaellismp.bsky.social, Baroness Sugg and 42 other Parliamentarians wrote to the Chief Constable to share their serious concerns with the recently released Guidance on Child Death Investigation. You can read it below 👇

Abortion law reform in the UK Decriminalisation needed to protect women from persecution Correspondence to: J Lord j.lord@exeter.ac.uk Abortion is still a criminal offence in England and Wales, with access to abortion permitted ...

Our President, Dr Janet Barter, has co-authored an article for @bmj.com with Nicola Packer, @tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social, The RCOG, & others to call for urgent reform to abortion law.

MPs vote today on decriminalising abortion in England & Wales - a landmark moment.
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We were at Westminster yesterday with @bpas.bsky.social, @cosmopolitan.co.uk, @fsrh.org & RCOG to speak to MPs about amendment NC1, which would stop the criminalisation of women ending their own pregnancies.

It’s due to be voted on today 💪 We’ll bring you the result as soon as we have it.

FSRH statement: Anti-telemedicine amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill A proposed amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill, laid by Caroline Johnson MP on 12th June, seeks to remove access to at-home early medical abortion without a prior in-person consultation.

A proposed amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill would require an in-person consultation prior to accessing an at-home abortion, pushing care out of reach for too many.

We urge MPs to reject it and protect access to safe abortion care.

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WoW-FSRH Entry Level Scholarship 2025 Wellbeing of Women (WoW) and the FSRH have teamed up again, for the third year running, to co-fund a research project in sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH).

Wellbeing of Women (WoW) and @fsrh.org are once again funding a research project in sexual and reproductive healthcare. Apply by 7th July. www.fsrh.org/Public/News/...

FSRH Consultation Response: Medical Training Review Earlier this year, a nationwide initiative overseen by NHS England was launched to ensure that doctors, educators, patients and NHS leaders can shape medical training for the future.

Earlier this year, a nationwide initiative overseen by NHS England was launched to ensure that doctors, educators, patients & NHS leaders can shape medical training for the future. We responded to the call for evidence, which will form part of the Review’s evidence base. www.fsrh.org//Public/News...

A landmark vote is coming: MPs will decide whether to decriminalise abortion in England & Wales.

Tell your MP to support amendment NC1 this International Day of Action for Women’s Health!

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'Isn't abortion legal in the UK?' Your questions around the need to decriminalise abortion answered We're campaigning to have abortion decriminalised in England and Wales. Here's everything you need to know, answered

'Isn't abortion legal in the UK?' With @louknightsmccudden.bsky.social, Head of External Affairs at MSI UK, @cosmopolitan.co.uk breaks down what the law says, what the NC1 amendment would change, and why we need to reform abortion law. Read it here: www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a...

An increasing number of women are being prosecuted for ending their own pregnancy

We stand with RCOG in expressing concern over the Police Chief's guidance on child death investigations.
This guidance leaves women vulnerable to investigation after pregnancy loss & at risk of criminalisation for using abortion medication. #DecriminaliseAbortion
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NHS England to roll out world-first vaccine programme to prevent gonorrhoea. Professor Matt Phillips, BASHH President, commented: This is excellent news and a landmark moment for sexual health in England. A new gonorrhoea vaccination programme — alongside continued rollout of mpox vaccination — forms a vital part of our efforts to address the significant inequalities we are seeing in sexual health outcomes. Gonorrhoea diagnoses are at their highest since records began and this has the potential to help us to turn that around. To make the most of this opportunity, we must now work together to ensure these programmes form part of a wider, joined-up response to improving sexual health and wellbeing in the UK. BASHH, alongside partners, continue to call for a strategy for embedding equitable, accessible, and expert sexual healthcare for all those who need it — now and into the future.”

🚨 Landmark gonorrhoea vaccination programme announced in England

BASHH warmly welcomes the excellent news that NHS England will roll out the world’s first routine gonorrhoea vaccination programme.

Please read our full response on the BASHH website ➡️ bit.ly/4ja4tff

FSRH Statement on the Decriminalisation of Abortion This summer, MPs are expected to vote on a landmark amendment that would decriminalise abortion in England and Wales.

MPs are expected to vote on a historic amendment to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales this summer.
The FSRH urges MPs to back the amendment laid today by @tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social and protect women from traumatic criminal investigations.
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'Not one of Scotland’s 14 regional health boards provide abortion care after 20 weeks except in the specific cases of foetal abnormality or threat to a woman’s life.'

Through the Hatfield Vision, we continue to support clinicians and policymakers in strengthening abortion care.

“This is tremendous news and something we’ve long been calling for."

Read the full quote from FSRH President, Dr Janet Barter, here.