Guidance: Abortion statistics user engagement plan

This document presents guidance on the abortion statistics user engagement plan. It explains how the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) will gather and respond to feedback from users. The aim is to ensure that abortion statistics meet their needs. The plan applies to England and Wales and was published on 23 September 2026. It details who uses the statistics and in what way. It also outlines how DHSC will collect and evaluate feedback. Information on user needs will be used for future improvements. The document includes DHSC's short-term and long-term plans for user engagement.