Monday 13 July 2015

Public health cuts could cost NHS extra and cause more unplanned pregnancies

Public health cuts could cost NHS extra and cause more unplanned pregnancies Experts say £200m spending reduction could saddle NHS with extra £250m on abortion and maternity services after government ignored calls to reconsider

The number of unplanned pregnancies is likely to rise and cost the NHS an extra £250m on abortions and maternity services because of proposed cuts to public health spending, leading sexual health experts have warned.

The Advisory Group on Contraception said on Friday that the government’s £200m in planned savings were a false economy as cutbacks in sexual health advice and provision would have a direct impact on unwanted pregnancies. Continue reading... The Guardian

No comments:

Post a Comment