Doctor says Welsh patients travel to London for abortion care

An obstetrician has said women from Wales are coming to his London abortion clinic every other week because they cannot get adequate care at home. He made the comments in an interview with the BBC.

The doctor said the journeys reflect gaps in abortion provision in Wales, where some patients are seeking treatment elsewhere rather than waiting for local services. He did not give a total number of patients.

The account adds to wider debate over access to abortion care across the UK, where service availability can vary by region. Wales has its own health system, but patients may still travel to England for treatment when local options are limited.