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Health Minister Maree Todd accused of expecting abortion clinic staff to 'act like bouncers'

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Health Minister Maree Todd has been accused of expecting overworked and overwhelmed healthcare staff to 'act like bouncers'.

MSPs and campaigners have widely criticised the Scottish Government's minister for public health, women's health and sport for being "untethered from reality" after suggested people experiencing harassment outside of abortion clinics should discuss their concerns with service providers.

It comes after Labour MSP Monica Lennon submitted a parliamentary question in light of the recent protests at Sandyford Health Clinic in Glasgow, as well as the ongoing protests outside of the QEUH.

She asked: "What support can be given to anyone who may be reluctant to attend sexual health and cervical smear appointments at clinics where anti-abortion protests are taking place?"In a written response, Maree Todd said: “The Scottish Government believes that all women have the right to access comprehensive universal health care, including abortion services, without fear or intimidation.“The Scottish Government is currently looking at how to tackle protests and vigils that intimidate women as they access health care services, and are seeking to make progress as soon as practicable.“In light of the recent protests outside of sexual health clinics, if an individual feels uncomfortable attending an appointment, they should contact the clinic directly to discuss their concerns.”The comment has received major backlash with many believing an additional burden is now falling on healthcare staff whose morale is already at rock bottom with the anti-abortion lobby.Central Scotland representative Monica said: “The climate of fear and intimidation caused by the anti-abortion lobby is making women afraid to go to hospitals and

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