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<p>All independent sector abortion providers must meet the Required Standard Operating
Procedures set out in the Department’s Procedures for the Approval of Independent
Sector Places for the Termination of Pregnancy (Abortion). In line with these standards,
all women requesting an abortion should be offered the opportunity to discuss their
options and choices with, and receive therapeutic support from, a trained pregnancy
counsellor. This offer should be repeated at every stage of the care pathway. Post
abortion counselling should also be available for those women who require it.</p>
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