CoSRH - College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
@cosrh.org
Previously FSRH.
We are the largest UK professional membership organisation working at the heart of sexual and reproductive health, supporting healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care.
https://cosrh.org/
We are the largest UK professional membership organisation working at the heart of sexual and reproductive health, supporting healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care.
https://cosrh.org/
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The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for professionals working in this area.
www.fsrh.org
👋 Hello, Bluesky! We’re the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare—the voice of professionals in sexual and reproductive healthcare.
We set clinical guidance & standards, provide training and education, and champion safe and effective #SRH for all.
👉Learn more: www.fsrh.org/Public/About...
We set clinical guidance & standards, provide training and education, and champion safe and effective #SRH for all.
👉Learn more: www.fsrh.org/Public/About...
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NEW: Sexual Health
Sexual and reproductive health services across England recorded a 9% fall in contraception-related contacts last year
@cosrh.org warned there is a "postcode lottery" in access to contraception services across the country
🔗: app.radarai.com
Sexual and reproductive health services across England recorded a 9% fall in contraception-related contacts last year
@cosrh.org warned there is a "postcode lottery" in access to contraception services across the country
🔗: app.radarai.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:29 AM
NEW: Sexual Health
Sexual and reproductive health services across England recorded a 9% fall in contraception-related contacts last year
@cosrh.org warned there is a "postcode lottery" in access to contraception services across the country
🔗: app.radarai.com
Sexual and reproductive health services across England recorded a 9% fall in contraception-related contacts last year
@cosrh.org warned there is a "postcode lottery" in access to contraception services across the country
🔗: app.radarai.com
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1/2 🧵 During our session this week on sexual health services in England, we heard from Dr Haider of @cosrh.org, who shared the story of a 55-year-old patient affected by fragmented care.
Watch the clip below to hear her explain the real-life impact of these service gaps.
Watch the clip below to hear her explain the real-life impact of these service gaps.
October 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM
1/2 🧵 During our session this week on sexual health services in England, we heard from Dr Haider of @cosrh.org, who shared the story of a 55-year-old patient affected by fragmented care.
Watch the clip below to hear her explain the real-life impact of these service gaps.
Watch the clip below to hear her explain the real-life impact of these service gaps.
The FSRH welcomes the DHSC's announcement of a world-first gonorrhoea vaccination programme, which will target those most at risk of infection and antibiotic resistance.
Read more: fsrh.org/Public/Publi...
Read more: fsrh.org/Public/Publi...
FSRH response to NHS rollout of world-first gonorrhoea vaccination programme
The FSRH welcomes the Government’s announcement of a world-first gonorrhoea vaccination programme, which will target those most at risk of infection and antibiotic resistance.
fsrh.org
August 4, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The FSRH welcomes the DHSC's announcement of a world-first gonorrhoea vaccination programme, which will target those most at risk of infection and antibiotic resistance.
Read more: fsrh.org/Public/Publi...
Read more: fsrh.org/Public/Publi...
We welcome the NHS 10-Year Health Plan and its bold shift to prevention, digital innovation and community care.
These priorities mirror what our members are pioneering in Women’s Health Hubs across the UK.
Time to turn ambition into action.
🔗 Read our response: www.fsrh.org//Public/News...
These priorities mirror what our members are pioneering in Women’s Health Hubs across the UK.
Time to turn ambition into action.
🔗 Read our response: www.fsrh.org//Public/News...
FSRH response to the NHS 10-Year Plan
The FSRH welcomes the NHS 10-Year Health Plan, which sets out a bold vision to shift care from hospitals to the community, while embracing digital innovation and tackling health inequalities across En...
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July 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
We welcome the NHS 10-Year Health Plan and its bold shift to prevention, digital innovation and community care.
These priorities mirror what our members are pioneering in Women’s Health Hubs across the UK.
Time to turn ambition into action.
🔗 Read our response: www.fsrh.org//Public/News...
These priorities mirror what our members are pioneering in Women’s Health Hubs across the UK.
Time to turn ambition into action.
🔗 Read our response: www.fsrh.org//Public/News...
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#RCOG2025 has started! In her presidential address, Professor Ranee Thakar highlights the work we have been doing with #RCOG and many others including @fsrh.org @bpas.bsky.social and @msichoicesuk.bsky.social to decriminalise women.
We’re proud to see our joint work showcased in this address!
We’re proud to see our joint work showcased in this address!
June 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
#RCOG2025 has started! In her presidential address, Professor Ranee Thakar highlights the work we have been doing with #RCOG and many others including @fsrh.org @bpas.bsky.social and @msichoicesuk.bsky.social to decriminalise women.
We’re proud to see our joint work showcased in this address!
We’re proud to see our joint work showcased in this address!
The @appgsrh.bsky.social have urged the NPCC to withdraw new police guidance on pregnancy loss, which they say risks fuelling criminalisation around reproductive health.
The letter was supported by 45+ MPs & Peers and was sent ahead of the vote to decriminalise abortion.
www.fsrh.org//Public/News...
The letter was supported by 45+ MPs & Peers and was sent ahead of the vote to decriminalise abortion.
www.fsrh.org//Public/News...
APPG on SRH Officers Call for the Withdrawal of Police Guidance on Pregnancy Loss Investigations
MPs and Peers have signed a letter to the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) calling for the urgent withdrawal of its new Practice Advice on Child Death Investigation.
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June 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The @appgsrh.bsky.social have urged the NPCC to withdraw new police guidance on pregnancy loss, which they say risks fuelling criminalisation around reproductive health.
The letter was supported by 45+ MPs & Peers and was sent ahead of the vote to decriminalise abortion.
www.fsrh.org//Public/News...
The letter was supported by 45+ MPs & Peers and was sent ahead of the vote to decriminalise abortion.
www.fsrh.org//Public/News...
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Last night, MPs voted to ensure women in England & Wales won't face criminalisation for having an abortion.
This is a huge win for reproductive rights, and we're so proud to have been part of it @bpas.bsky.social @fsrh.org @cosmopolitan.co.uk @evawuk.bsky.social
@refugecharity.bsky.social
This is a huge win for reproductive rights, and we're so proud to have been part of it @bpas.bsky.social @fsrh.org @cosmopolitan.co.uk @evawuk.bsky.social
@refugecharity.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Last night, MPs voted to ensure women in England & Wales won't face criminalisation for having an abortion.
This is a huge win for reproductive rights, and we're so proud to have been part of it @bpas.bsky.social @fsrh.org @cosmopolitan.co.uk @evawuk.bsky.social
@refugecharity.bsky.social
This is a huge win for reproductive rights, and we're so proud to have been part of it @bpas.bsky.social @fsrh.org @cosmopolitan.co.uk @evawuk.bsky.social
@refugecharity.bsky.social
MPs have voted to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales, the biggest change to abortion law in over 50 years.
This ends the threat of prosecution for those seeking essential care.
Read our statement ⬇️
🔗 bit.ly/4jVtTNV
This ends the threat of prosecution for those seeking essential care.
Read our statement ⬇️
🔗 bit.ly/4jVtTNV
FSRH statement: MPs vote to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) today celebrates the passing of the amendment to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales, a landmark moment for reproductive rights.
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June 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
MPs have voted to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales, the biggest change to abortion law in over 50 years.
This ends the threat of prosecution for those seeking essential care.
Read our statement ⬇️
🔗 bit.ly/4jVtTNV
This ends the threat of prosecution for those seeking essential care.
Read our statement ⬇️
🔗 bit.ly/4jVtTNV
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Yesterday our Officers @rupahuq.bsky.social, Baroness Barker, @mayaellismp.bsky.social, Baroness Sugg and 42 other Parliamentarians wrote to the Chief Constable to share their serious concerns with the recently released Guidance on Child Death Investigation. You can read it below 👇
June 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Yesterday our Officers @rupahuq.bsky.social, Baroness Barker, @mayaellismp.bsky.social, Baroness Sugg and 42 other Parliamentarians wrote to the Chief Constable to share their serious concerns with the recently released Guidance on Child Death Investigation. You can read it below 👇
Our President, Dr Janet Barter, has co-authored an article for @bmj.com with Nicola Packer, @tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social, The RCOG, & others to call for urgent reform to abortion law.
MPs vote today on decriminalising abortion in England & Wales - a landmark moment.
🔗 doi.org/10.1136/bmj....
MPs vote today on decriminalising abortion in England & Wales - a landmark moment.
🔗 doi.org/10.1136/bmj....
Abortion law reform in the UK
Decriminalisation needed to protect women from persecution
Correspondence to: J Lord j.lord@exeter.ac.uk
Abortion is still a criminal offence in England and Wales, with access to abortion permitted ...
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June 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Our President, Dr Janet Barter, has co-authored an article for @bmj.com with Nicola Packer, @tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social, The RCOG, & others to call for urgent reform to abortion law.
MPs vote today on decriminalising abortion in England & Wales - a landmark moment.
🔗 doi.org/10.1136/bmj....
MPs vote today on decriminalising abortion in England & Wales - a landmark moment.
🔗 doi.org/10.1136/bmj....
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We were at Westminster yesterday with @bpas.bsky.social, @cosmopolitan.co.uk, @fsrh.org & RCOG to speak to MPs about amendment NC1, which would stop the criminalisation of women ending their own pregnancies.
It’s due to be voted on today 💪 We’ll bring you the result as soon as we have it.
It’s due to be voted on today 💪 We’ll bring you the result as soon as we have it.
June 17, 2025 at 9:57 AM
We were at Westminster yesterday with @bpas.bsky.social, @cosmopolitan.co.uk, @fsrh.org & RCOG to speak to MPs about amendment NC1, which would stop the criminalisation of women ending their own pregnancies.
It’s due to be voted on today 💪 We’ll bring you the result as soon as we have it.
It’s due to be voted on today 💪 We’ll bring you the result as soon as we have it.
A proposed amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill would require an in-person consultation prior to accessing an at-home abortion, pushing care out of reach for too many.
We urge MPs to reject it and protect access to safe abortion care.
bit.ly/4n7Tbvd
We urge MPs to reject it and protect access to safe abortion care.
bit.ly/4n7Tbvd
FSRH statement: Anti-telemedicine amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill
A proposed amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill, laid by Caroline Johnson MP on 12th June, seeks to remove access to at-home early medical abortion without a prior in-person consultation.
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June 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
A proposed amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill would require an in-person consultation prior to accessing an at-home abortion, pushing care out of reach for too many.
We urge MPs to reject it and protect access to safe abortion care.
bit.ly/4n7Tbvd
We urge MPs to reject it and protect access to safe abortion care.
bit.ly/4n7Tbvd
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Wellbeing of Women (WoW) and @fsrh.org are once again funding a research project in sexual and reproductive healthcare. Apply by 7th July. www.fsrh.org/Public/News/...
WoW-FSRH Entry Level Scholarship 2025
Wellbeing of Women (WoW) and the FSRH have teamed up again, for the third year running, to co-fund a research project in sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH).
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June 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Wellbeing of Women (WoW) and @fsrh.org are once again funding a research project in sexual and reproductive healthcare. Apply by 7th July. www.fsrh.org/Public/News/...
Earlier this year, a nationwide initiative overseen by NHS England was launched to ensure that doctors, educators, patients & NHS leaders can shape medical training for the future. We responded to the call for evidence, which will form part of the Review’s evidence base. www.fsrh.org//Public/News...
FSRH Consultation Response: Medical Training Review
Earlier this year, a nationwide initiative overseen by NHS England was launched to ensure that doctors, educators, patients and NHS leaders can shape medical training for the future.
www.fsrh.org
May 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Earlier this year, a nationwide initiative overseen by NHS England was launched to ensure that doctors, educators, patients & NHS leaders can shape medical training for the future. We responded to the call for evidence, which will form part of the Review’s evidence base. www.fsrh.org//Public/News...
A landmark vote is coming: MPs will decide whether to decriminalise abortion in England & Wales.
Tell your MP to support amendment NC1 this International Day of Action for Women’s Health!
#DecriminaliseAbortion (Link in the caption below 👇)
Tell your MP to support amendment NC1 this International Day of Action for Women’s Health!
#DecriminaliseAbortion (Link in the caption below 👇)
A vote is taking place in June on an amendment which, if passed, would reform our Victorian abortion laws, decriminalising anyone ending their own pregnancy, and stop people facing investigations.
✉️ Write to your MP and urge them to support it:
www.msichoices.org/get-involved...
✉️ Write to your MP and urge them to support it:
www.msichoices.org/get-involved...
May 28, 2025 at 8:59 AM
A landmark vote is coming: MPs will decide whether to decriminalise abortion in England & Wales.
Tell your MP to support amendment NC1 this International Day of Action for Women’s Health!
#DecriminaliseAbortion (Link in the caption below 👇)
Tell your MP to support amendment NC1 this International Day of Action for Women’s Health!
#DecriminaliseAbortion (Link in the caption below 👇)
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'Isn't abortion legal in the UK?' With @louknightsmccudden.bsky.social, Head of External Affairs at MSI UK, @cosmopolitan.co.uk breaks down what the law says, what the NC1 amendment would change, and why we need to reform abortion law. Read it here: www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a...
'Isn't abortion legal in the UK?' Your questions around the need to decriminalise abortion answered
We're campaigning to have abortion decriminalised in England and Wales. Here's everything you need to know, answered
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May 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
'Isn't abortion legal in the UK?' With @louknightsmccudden.bsky.social, Head of External Affairs at MSI UK, @cosmopolitan.co.uk breaks down what the law says, what the NC1 amendment would change, and why we need to reform abortion law. Read it here: www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a...
We stand with RCOG in expressing concern over the Police Chief's guidance on child death investigations.
This guidance leaves women vulnerable to investigation after pregnancy loss & at risk of criminalisation for using abortion medication. #DecriminaliseAbortion
🔗 www.rcog.org.uk/news/rcog-ra...
This guidance leaves women vulnerable to investigation after pregnancy loss & at risk of criminalisation for using abortion medication. #DecriminaliseAbortion
🔗 www.rcog.org.uk/news/rcog-ra...
May 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
We stand with RCOG in expressing concern over the Police Chief's guidance on child death investigations.
This guidance leaves women vulnerable to investigation after pregnancy loss & at risk of criminalisation for using abortion medication. #DecriminaliseAbortion
🔗 www.rcog.org.uk/news/rcog-ra...
This guidance leaves women vulnerable to investigation after pregnancy loss & at risk of criminalisation for using abortion medication. #DecriminaliseAbortion
🔗 www.rcog.org.uk/news/rcog-ra...
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🚨 Landmark gonorrhoea vaccination programme announced in England
BASHH warmly welcomes the excellent news that NHS England will roll out the world’s first routine gonorrhoea vaccination programme.
Please read our full response on the BASHH website ➡️ bit.ly/4ja4tff
BASHH warmly welcomes the excellent news that NHS England will roll out the world’s first routine gonorrhoea vaccination programme.
Please read our full response on the BASHH website ➡️ bit.ly/4ja4tff
May 21, 2025 at 8:07 AM
🚨 Landmark gonorrhoea vaccination programme announced in England
BASHH warmly welcomes the excellent news that NHS England will roll out the world’s first routine gonorrhoea vaccination programme.
Please read our full response on the BASHH website ➡️ bit.ly/4ja4tff
BASHH warmly welcomes the excellent news that NHS England will roll out the world’s first routine gonorrhoea vaccination programme.
Please read our full response on the BASHH website ➡️ bit.ly/4ja4tff
MPs are expected to vote on a historic amendment to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales this summer.
The FSRH urges MPs to back the amendment laid today by @tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social and protect women from traumatic criminal investigations.
www.fsrh.org/Public/News/...
The FSRH urges MPs to back the amendment laid today by @tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social and protect women from traumatic criminal investigations.
www.fsrh.org/Public/News/...
FSRH Statement on the Decriminalisation of Abortion
This summer, MPs are expected to vote on a landmark amendment that would decriminalise abortion in England and Wales.
www.fsrh.org
May 14, 2025 at 8:59 AM
MPs are expected to vote on a historic amendment to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales this summer.
The FSRH urges MPs to back the amendment laid today by @tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social and protect women from traumatic criminal investigations.
www.fsrh.org/Public/News/...
The FSRH urges MPs to back the amendment laid today by @tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social and protect women from traumatic criminal investigations.
www.fsrh.org/Public/News/...
'Not one of Scotland’s 14 regional health boards provide abortion care after 20 weeks except in the specific cases of foetal abnormality or threat to a woman’s life.'
Through the Hatfield Vision, we continue to support clinicians and policymakers in strengthening abortion care.
Through the Hatfield Vision, we continue to support clinicians and policymakers in strengthening abortion care.
April 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
'Not one of Scotland’s 14 regional health boards provide abortion care after 20 weeks except in the specific cases of foetal abnormality or threat to a woman’s life.'
Through the Hatfield Vision, we continue to support clinicians and policymakers in strengthening abortion care.
Through the Hatfield Vision, we continue to support clinicians and policymakers in strengthening abortion care.
“This is tremendous news and something we’ve long been calling for."
Read the full quote from FSRH President, Dr Janet Barter, here.
Read the full quote from FSRH President, Dr Janet Barter, here.
March 31, 2025 at 11:34 AM
“This is tremendous news and something we’ve long been calling for."
Read the full quote from FSRH President, Dr Janet Barter, here.
Read the full quote from FSRH President, Dr Janet Barter, here.
We warmly welcomes the Government announcement that emergency contraception (EC) will be made available free of charge from community pharmacies in England from now on. This is a vital step in removing cost and access barriers that have long prevented many women from obtaining the care they need.
FSRH welcomes the expansion of free emergency contraception access in pharmacies
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (FSRH) warmly welcomes the Government announcement that emergency contraception (EC) will be made available free of charge from community pharmacies in En...
www.fsrh.org
March 31, 2025 at 9:55 AM
We warmly welcomes the Government announcement that emergency contraception (EC) will be made available free of charge from community pharmacies in England from now on. This is a vital step in removing cost and access barriers that have long prevented many women from obtaining the care they need.
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Important to consider that if a guideline is not followed you may be able to use a defence that there are a reasonable number of clinicians that would have made the same decision. #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @fsrh.org @bhiva.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Important to consider that if a guideline is not followed you may be able to use a defence that there are a reasonable number of clinicians that would have made the same decision. #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @fsrh.org @bhiva.bsky.social
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Today is our joint conference with @fsrh.org we started with a powerful call for advocacy and collaboration from our Presidents - Professor Matt Phillips and Dr Janet Barter - right now being an advocate is a crucial part of the job in sexual health 🙌🏻
March 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Today is our joint conference with @fsrh.org we started with a powerful call for advocacy and collaboration from our Presidents - Professor Matt Phillips and Dr Janet Barter - right now being an advocate is a crucial part of the job in sexual health 🙌🏻
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Great to read this piece from @rupahuq.bsky.social (my former MP, only b/c of ward boundary changes) in the latest @fsrh.org newsletter. I don't think I knew about this report but this is what I want to do: "..Reducing Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Inequalities" www.fsrh.org/Public/Blogs...
Fixing the System: Reducing Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Inequalities
As Chair of the APPG on Sexual and Reproductive Health I passionately believe women have a fundamental right to control their pregnancy choices; to choose when and if they wish to have children.
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March 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Great to read this piece from @rupahuq.bsky.social (my former MP, only b/c of ward boundary changes) in the latest @fsrh.org newsletter. I don't think I knew about this report but this is what I want to do: "..Reducing Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Inequalities" www.fsrh.org/Public/Blogs...