Question reference: S6W-09073
- Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 10 June 2022
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Current status: Answered by Maree Todd on 21 June 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason no NHS board reportedly provides abortion care up to the legal limit.
Answer
The Scottish Government is continuing to work with NHS Boards to improve abortion services, including NHS Boards providing abortions up to the legal limit. Some NHS Boards provide abortion services up to the legal limit for fetal anomalies, however we are aware that women seeking abortions after 20 weeks' for other reasons are often referred to services in England. The Scottish Government is committed to progressing work which would allow women to access abortions services in a way that is right for them.