Life Link One is alarmed at conception statistics released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) for 2017  showing that a quarter of pregnancies in the West Midlands county (24.6%) end in abortion, and that this percentage continues to increase. The West Midlands county abortion rate is higher than the national average (22.7%). The abortion… Read more »

Introduction Life welcomes the opportunity to respond to the NICE draft guidance for termination of pregnancy. Life is a charity which offers housing, support and counselling to thousands of women facing unplanned or crisis pregnancies each year. This submission draws on Life’s 50 year experience in developing a person-centred counselling service. Our service aims to… Read more »

Life is concerned at a consistent and significant rise in the number of abortions in Scotland with a ten year high being recorded last year. Abortion statistics for 2018 released this morning show a 6.7% increase in the number of abortions performed last year with 13,286 abortions, an average of over 36 abortions every single… Read more »

What did you think of the Eastenders storyline? It is hard hitting though it has been very rushed in scenes and at times it’s slightly confusing. I’ll explain the Eastenders storyline and how teenage mum-to-be Louise has become more and more trapped. Sharon, Louise’s step-mum, has supported her decision to end the pregnancy. It has gone… Read more »

Maria Miller MP, Chair of the Women & Equalities Committee does not have a great track record on prolife issues. Last month, the Women & Equalities Committee delivered a report on abortion reform in Northern Ireland following consultation with stakeholders. The Committee instructed the Government to make a timetable that would address the ‘systematic violations… Read more »