British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

🎄 Merry Christmas from BPAS! 🎄 As we near the end of another year, we want to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable dedication of our team and the trust of the individuals and communities we serve 2024 has had its challenges, but it has also been a year of resilience, progress, and collective effort. This Christmas, we’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported our mission of providing a world-leading abortion service and campaigning for and delivering reproductive choice. ✨ Whether through compassionate care, championing rights, or simply being there for one another, this year has shown what we can achieve together As the festive season begins, we wish you all a peaceful and joyful holiday filled with warmth, reflection, and hope for the year ahead. Thank you for being part of the BPAS family. Let’s continue to make a difference together. #MerryChristmas #HappyChristmas #SeasonGreetings #ThankYou #MakingADifference #BPAS #BritishPregnancyAdvisoryService

We are thrilled to welcome Katherine Church as our new Chief Technology Officer, joining us in January 2025! With 20 years of expertise in digital transformation, Katherine has delivered impactful results across diverse sectors, including utilities, banking, telecommunications, and most recently, the NHS. Her passion for leveraging digital and data to solve complex challenges is unparalleled. A dedicated advocate for women in technology and women's health, Katherine brings not only technical excellence but also a deep commitment to fostering gender equality in the tech industry. Her contributions as an executive board member and her leadership in initiatives supporting women in technology and health showcase her dedication to driving meaningful change. We are excited to have Katherine join BPAS and wish her the best of luck in this new and exciting role. #bpas #britishpregnancyadvisoryservice

We’re pleased to share that BPAS is partnering with The Open University and has secured funding to explore how AI-powered chatbots could improve access to home abortion services. An exciting time for the team in BPAS - Centre for Reproductive Research & Communication (CRRC), who will look at how technology can help ensure that people get the information and support they need, in a way that’s accessible and reliable. 'The project, which is scheduled to run for one year, has the potential to transform how at-home medical abortions are supported in the UK. If successful, an AI chatbot could reduce reliance on emergency services, improve patient satisfaction, and ease the workload on BPAS’s aftercare support teams. BPAS also plans to share the findings with other UK abortion providers, potentially leading to sector-wide improvements in abortion care.' You can read more about the project here:  https://lnkd.in/egdUJNhe We’re looking forward to seeing how this work develops and how it might benefit those who rely on our services. #HealthcareInnovation #BPAS #DigitalHealth #britishpregnancyadvisoryservice #abortioncare #abortion #research #AI #chatbots

📢 We’re pleased to share our 2023/2024 Safeguarding Report At BPAS, safeguarding is central to everything we do. Our 2023/2024 Safeguarding Report is now available, demonstrating the amazing progress made by all BPAS staff and highlighting our unwavering commitment to protecting the safety, dignity, and well-being of everyone who accesses our services. This year’s report outlines: ✅ The safeguarding measures we have in place ✅ Our key achievements and lessons learnt over the past year ✅ Our future priorities to enhance our safeguarding practices Safeguarding remains a fundamental part of our work as we continue to provide compassionate, high-quality care. You can read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e5K7TZSS Together, let’s create a safer and more supportive environment for all. 💙 #Safeguarding #BPAS #CompassionateCare #britishpregnancyadvisoryservice

🌟 Celebrating Collaboration and Leadership at Our Senior Managers Conference! Last week, we brought together our senior management team for a dynamic and engaging conference. The day provided a valuable opportunity for attendees to network, participate in thought-provoking discussions, and offer feedback on critical areas of the business. This collective effort ensures we continue to grow, adapt, and deliver on our mission. We are proud to see the passion and dedication of our leadership team as they work towards aligning our vision and goals. The feedback shared during the event highlights the commitment to continuous improvement and innovation across our business. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making the day a success! Together, we’re shaping a stronger future for our company, our teams, and our stakeholders. Here’s to the power of leadership and teamwork! 💼💡 #Leadership #Collaboration #Teamwork #Success #bpas #britishpregnancyadvisoryservice #managersconference

📢 We're Hiring: Deputy Chief Medical Officer 📢 Join BPAS as our new Deputy Chief Medical Officer and play a vital role in shaping the future of our clinical services. In this senior leadership position, you'll drive clinical governance, lead our medical workforce, and collaborate closely with the Executive Team to uphold the highest standards of patient care. We're looking for an experienced clinical leader with expertise in abortion care, clinical governance, and multidisciplinary teamwork. Your strategic mindset, resilience, and ability to inspire will help ensure that BPAS remains a beacon of safe, high-quality care. Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join us in delivering our mission. https://lnkd.in/ePikTcCa #bpas #hiring #medicalworkforce #healthcare #healthcarerecruitment #britishpregnancyadvisoryservice #job

For ten years, people across BPAS have been fighting for new law to protect our patients and our staff from harassment at the clinic gate. This week, this new law came into force. It's a victory for every one of our staff who has ever cared for a patient upset by what's happened to them outside. This video shows the journey, and the commitment of everyone involved in this campaign. #thejourney #safeaccesszones #bpas #abortion #britishpregnancyadvisoryservice #healthcare

🎉 Safe Access Zones are here! 🎉 Starting today, all abortion clinics in England and Wales will be surrounded by 150-meter protection zones, ensuring safe, harassment-free access for everyone. This win took years of hard work, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU! 💪💜 Here’s to progress and to supporting everyone’s right to safe, dignified care. Thank you to all our supporters! A Hard-Won Battle The journey to this historic moment was not easy. The campaign for Safe Access Zones, led by BPAS’s “Back Off” coalition and joined by countless allies, began nearly a decade ago. Despite widespread public support and powerful endorsements from organisations like the The Royal College of Midwives (RCM), the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists | RCOG, and many others, the push faced numerous roadblocks. In October 2022, a pivotal vote in the House of Commons saw MPs supporting the legislation 297-110, underscoring a national demand for these protections. Still, implementation faced delays, with the law finally passing in May 2023 but remaining stalled until last month. On 18th September 2024, the Home Office announced that the law introducing Safe Access Zones around abortion clinics will be brought into force from today - two years after MPs voted to support this legislation. Over the years, BPAS and its allies have documented thousands of harassment cases outside clinics - heartbreaking stories of individuals being followed, filmed, or confronted as they sought safe, legal medical care. Thanks to your voice, and the collective will of MPs across party lines, such harassment will now be a thing of the past. Around the UK This movement extends beyond England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland also recently took steps to ensure the safety of those seeking and providing abortion services. Northern Ireland became the first to pass Safe Access Zone legislation in September 2023, establishing 100-meter buffer zones around clinics to protect patients and staff. Scotland joined the movement this October, creating 200-meter zones around abortion service sites, further affirming a UK-wide commitment to safe and private access to care. #SafeAccessZones #AbortionRights #ReproductiveRights #BPAS #britishpregnancyadvisoryservice

October is Menopause Awareness Month, with World Menopause Day celebrated annually on 18th October. It’s a time to break the stigma and raise awareness around menopause, its symptoms, and the support available to improve women's health and wellbeing. Each year, a theme highlights key topics related to menopause, and for 2024, the focus is on Menopause Hormone Therapy (HRT). At BPAS, we are committed to supporting our employees through menopause and work. With nearly 6 million of the 33 million employees in the UK experiencing menopause—and with 75% facing symptoms and 70% experiencing increased stress—it's crucial that workplaces provide the right support. #MenopauseAwareness #WorldMenopauseDay #HRT #BPAS #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceSupport

We are pleased to announce that we are opening the doors to our new clinic in St Helens on Wednesday 16th October. This will allow us to continue to provide & strengthen services to women that need us in the region.  Our St Helens clinic will have a foundation of compassionate care, where every woman is heard and supported. #newclinic #bpas #britishpregnancyadvisoryservice #Sthelens #abortionservices #womenshealthcare