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Previously FSRH. We are the largest UK professional membership organisation working at the heart of sexual and reproductive health, supporting healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care. https://cosrh.org/
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 @cosrh.org, the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, driving their engagement and policy work in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
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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
Updated UK Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (UKMEC) published
@cosrh.org #pharmsky
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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 💙
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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NEW: Sexual Health
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
🔗: app.radarai.com
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.
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...
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!
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
@refugecharity.bsky.social
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 ⬇️
🔗 bit.ly/4jVtTNV
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 👇
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.
🔗 doi.org/10.1136/bmj....
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.
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.
bit.ly/4n7Tbvd
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/...
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!
#DecriminaliseAbortion (Link in the caption below 👇)
'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
🔗 www.rcog.org.uk/news/rcog-ra...
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
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.
We warmly welcomes the Government announcement that emergency contraception (EC) will be made available free of charge from community pharmacies in England from now on. This is a vital step in removing cost and access barriers that have long prevented many women from obtaining the care they need.
Important to consider that if a guideline is not followed you may be able to use a defence that there are a reasonable number of clinicians that would have made the same decision. #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @fsrh.org @bhiva.bsky.social
