Table 1

Specific RCPCH recommendations for young people in abortion care pathways

Age of child/young personRCPCH recommendation
Under 13 years oldAn in-person appointment must be arranged as soon as possible, ‘preferably on the same day’ they contact the service.
Between 13 and 15 years oldThey should complete their consultation in person unless there is a compelling reason otherwise.
16 and 17 years oldIn-person consultation must be offered and they ‘should be actively encouraged to attend’.
  • RCPCH, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.