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<p>The Department continues to work with NHS England, the Care Quality Commission,
Royal Colleges and abortion providers to ensure that children and young people have
consistent and high-quality care before and after abortion services, including early
medical abortion services.</p><p>National safeguarding guidance published by the Royal
College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) enables providers to continue to embed
safeguarding principles for those aged 18 years old and under accessing early medical
abortion services and supports the need for effective co-ordination between clinicians
providing medical care.</p><p>We will set out expectations around implementation of
the RCPCH guidance, including timeframes, in due course.</p>
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