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Welsh doctors warn limited surgical abortions force travel

8/18/2026

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Dr Ed Dorman warned that inadequate surgical abortion services could force Welsh women to continue unwanted pregnancies.
He treats Welsh patients biweekly at a London clinic and fears many cannot travel for care.
The Welsh government and NHS Wales are working to identify and remove barriers to local surgical abortions.
Dr Jane Dickson said surgical abortions are rarely available, forcing travel to England, and that conscientious objection worsens the problem.

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Dr Ed Dorman warned that inadequate surgical abortion services could force Welsh women to continue unwanted pregnancies.
He treats Welsh patients biweekly at a London clinic and fears many cannot travel for care.
The Welsh government and NHS Wales are working to identify and remove barriers to local surgical abortions.
Dr Jane Dickson said surgical abortions are rarely available, forcing travel to England, and that conscientious objection worsens the problem.