Or should GP surgery's not be allowed to advertise themselves as 'pro-life'?

I'm very shocked by that. I'd interpret that as them being terrible on contraception, morning after pill, abortion and palliative care.

Its incredibly difficult getting an abortion in a rural area. I found it hard to arrange around childcare and had to travel about 30 miles which would have probably been impossible without my own car. Imagine a young girl or single mum who doesn't drive, or someone who wants to keep it from an abusive partner. Its disgusting that there are so called professionals in the UK blocking women from accessing a perfectly legal and vital part of healthcare. It's not publicised so people don't realise it's going on. Thank goodness they kept the mail order pill scheme going, although that won't be appropriate in many situations.

@GirlOfThe70s would he at least tell a woman she can get it over the counter at a pharmacy?

I wouldn't register with them or work for them.

No, I don't think a medical provider should be able to refuse to give legal medical care to a woman who needs it.

I live in a village with only one GP. He will not refer for terminations, nor will he prescribe the morning-after pill.

@olympicsrock " They must refer to alternative services. They are simply informing their staff / patients of the policy so that patients know the score."

If you needed an abortion how would you know that?

They do not offer all the services I expect from a GP.

They do not offer many popular forms of contraception - IUDs, the implant.

They do not offer the morning after pill.

They will not refer a patient for an abortion if requested.

For all of these they would, if requested, refer you to another GP (or pharmacist for MAP), for you to request that they provide the contraception or refer you for an abortion. Given that timelines are already tight for abortions and many women already wait longer than they should, this would delay things even further.

Absolutely outrageous. No HCP should be forced to act against their conscience-but must refer patients on to someone else. This statement would potentially put off women seeking help in a situation where time is of the essence. Oh and @YankSplaining "I’ve heard several stories about women who were very clear with their doctors that they weren’t going to have an abortion, only to have the doctors keep bringing it up again and again."
Yeah, sure you have.

I'm going to be asking about this at work today. I've never come across such a bizarre statement. It's the thin end of the wedge. I would be deeply uncomfortable about working in a practice where the GP s feel comfortable putting a statement out like this. Nothing about this is ok.

It’s perfectly reasonable for GPs / any doctor to have strong views on abortion. In a particular area people may be more likely to be a particular religion and work together.

They must refer to alternative services. They are simply informing their staff / patients of the policy so that patients know the score.

This would be for a gynae ref rather than GP.

So they don't offer the MAP then.

This comment is really important. I would think that a pro-life doctor could also be important for a woman to have if she’s decided to have a baby who has a condition that would lead lots of people to have an abortion - developmental disabilities, a serious heart condition, or what have you. I’ve heard several stories about women who were very clear with their doctors that they weren’t going to have an abortion, only to have the doctors keep bringing it up again and again.

I sorry to hear of yoir loss, but It wasn't a termination of pregnancy your case though was it?

I would prefer it if surgeries were open about their policies. I think women seeking terminations need specialist support and counseling rather than being squeezed in between covid vaccinations

I expect you'd be required to only refer patients that need that service and not speak to them about their options. Where I live there are catholic hospitals that have some areas government funded, like maternity and birth. They won't do anything related to contraceptives, no tubes tied during csection, no information about contraceptives at discharge. Some of the OBs and paediatricians that work there don't hold the same beliefs. I didnt ask but one of the doctors said to me post birth, "We're not allowed to discuss contraceptives, but please consider you're contraceptive needs and see your GP if necessary." If you wanted your tubes tied they would refer you to the other bigger, wholly public hospital.

I think it's good they advertise themselves as such and are clear and upfront about their policies in that regard. At least this way women know what to expect before they attend, or can choose to go somewhere else for particular advice.

They don't refuse the pill. Their website says:

"We provide advice on the risks and benefits of all methods of contraception. We provide the oral contraceptive pill (both combined and mini-pill) and the contraceptive injection.
We will refer patients to the appropriate service provider for contraceptive implants, intrauterine devices, emergency contraception and requests for termination of pregnancy."

St Peter's Surgery Walsall

What do they google reviews for that go surgery say?

This.

It is permissible in NHS practices, as it's not illegal to do so.

Perhaps it is something to do with the religion of the doctors concerned?

Very easy to see what surgery that is by googling the words.

As I understand, GPs are private practitioners in a sense, although they work with the NHS. I guess they can advertise what beliefs they like, even though I may not agree with them.

At least you know which one to avoid, if you feel strongly about this issue!

There's PLENTY of words you could have used rather than that! What is the matter with you.

If the babies heart wasn't beating - it's not an abortion, it's a missed miscarriage that you had (I don't know how to say this delicately, I'm sorry) cleaned out.
A harrowing experience, I hope you're in a good place emotionally now.