PRESS RELEASE: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT ALLOW BOTH ABORTION PILLS TO BE TAKEN AT HOME. 

Abortion Rights welcomes confirmation, in answer to a written Parliamentary Question from Monica Lennon MSP, that the Scottish Government has issued approval to allow both abortion pills to be taken at home during the COVID-19 crisis.

Jillian Merchant, Vice Chair of Abortion Rights, said:

“We welcome today’s confirmation that women seeking abortion healthcare will be able to do so without risking their health and that of medical professionals. 

“This approval will prevent thousands of women making multiple unnecessary journeys to GPs and Hospitals in order to access abortion services. 

“It will also free up much needed medical time and ensure that healthcare professionals are not put at risk unnecessarily. 

“Telemedicine for early medical abortions is a safe and effective practice – already recommend by expert bodies – with no clinical reason why, after the necessary consultation, both abortion pills can be prescribed, delivered and taken at home”.   

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Notes to the Editor: 

1. Media contact for comment and interviews Jillian Merchant (07969 691 618 or arcscotlandonline@gmail.com)
2. Copy answer to Parliamentary Question attached.
3. More than 75% of Scots are in favour of supporting abortion. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/family-relationships/scots-back-womens-right-choose- 6154265
4. Abortion Rights has a Scottish Committee and local groups around Scotland. http://www.abortionrights.org.uk/category/local-groups/abortion-rights-committee-scotland/