Last week there was an announcement that the rules would be relaxed while the country grappled with coronavirus. It stayed on the official website for four hours before being deleted with an explanation saying: “There will be no changes to abortion regulations”. But the Department for Health has now reverted to the original policy to help women who need an abortion, but cannot access a clinic due to the national lockdown. Women will be sent the two pills required for an early termination in the post following a telephone or e-consultation with a doctor. “From today, women who need an abortion up to ten weeks and can’t access a clinic can use abortion pills at home.

Source: Daily Mirror March 30, 2020 18:38 UTC