Launching the CRRC Blog

Research on abortion has formed part of BPAS’ charitable objectives since its founding in 1968.  In the subsequent 50 years, we have facilitated a broad range of studies by external investigators and conducted our own clinical and social science projects to further access to evidence-based reproductive healthcare and choices. In 2019, we formalised our research efforts under the Centre for Reproductive Research & Communication. Our research efforts are multidisciplinary and focus on abortion and related care and health policy frameworks that protect reproductive autonomy. You can read about our recent and ongoing research in our newly published ‘Year in Review Report’.

Effective communication about research findings is key to ensuring impact. We strive to make our research accessible to subject experts and anyone with an interest in the work we do, alike. We further use our platform and sector-spanning reach to highlight national and international research projects which add to the growing evidence base used to advance choice and autonomy. We’re pleased to announce the launch of the CRRC blog as another way to achieve this aim.

Our blog will share insight into new ideas and research that furthers access to evidence-based reproductive healthcare and choices – primarily in areas related to abortion, contraception, and STI testing. We will also share insights into our clinical service featuring blogs by BPAS colleagues who ensure translation of research into practice so that evidence-based care is delivered to all.

As our blog grows, we aim to regularly feature evidence-based posts by external researchers. If you match any of the following criteria, and are looking to share your work with a diverse audience, please get in touch with us at research@bpas.org:

• Conduct research in abortion, contraception, critical policy analysis in sexual and reproductive health, other related SRH topics
• Are interested in disseminating findings from a recently published paper of yours on our channels
• Have an idea for research you’d like to write about and share with the wider sector.

For those interested in writing for us, we suggest you read our previously commissioned blogs about pain with early medical abortion, to get a sense of format and content.  

We’re keen to feature diverse topics and voices in the sexual and reproductive health space, so please get in touch to discuss your blog, no matter how developed the idea.