Wales has been criticized for providing inadequate surgical abortion services, with many women having to travel to England for the procedure, as reported by BPAS. This situation is particularly alarming as it contrasts with Northern Ireland, which only decriminalized abortion in 2019 yet now offers services that Wales lacks. Despite acknowledging the need for improvements, the Welsh government has faced challenges in providing comprehensive abortion care, particularly in mid-trimester situations. Many women express feelings of trauma and guilt due to the necessity of traveling for medical procedures that should be available locally.
Kate Morgan Communities correspondent, BBC Wales News reports that Wales ranks lowest in the UK for surgical abortion provisions, leading many women to seek care in England.
According to BPAS, it's 'astonishing' that Wales, after Northern Ireland, lacks adequate access to surgical abortion services, with significant gaps in mid-trimester care.
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