How do I get an abortion?
Abortion is a safe way of ending a pregnancy. It is sometimes
called termination of pregnancy. This is a decision you would make
because you do not want to continue with the pregnancy.
If you are pregnant, and considering an abortion, you are not
alone. 1 in 3 UK women will have an abortion by the time they are
45 years old. We are here to help and can give you advice and
support.
Call the team on 0345 872 5435 or complete the online booking
form (this will take you to our partner page from MSI).
You can make the call yourself or someone else can make the call on
your behalf.
- The staff will ask you for your name, address, and your GP
details (if you have one). They will make an appointment for you to
have either a telephone or face-to-face appointment to discuss your
pregnancy options.
- If you don't have a GP, you can still make an appointment with
us. Our team will encourage you to register with a local GP but
will not delay your assessment.
- If you are under 18 years old you will need to
identify a supporting adult (someone who is over 18) to support you
during the process. If you don't have someone to ask, do not delay
in making an appointment. Staff will help you plan your
abortion.
If you are having difficulty reaching a decision, we can give
you accurate information about how many weeks pregnant you are and
talk to you about your options.
Additional support and information
MSI Reproductive Choices www.msichoices.org
British Pregnancy Advisory service (BPAS) www.bpas.org
Abortion Talk Talkline
www.abortiontalk.com
Patient leaflets
Early
medical abortion at home
Later
medical abortion up to 18 weeks of pregnancy
Surgical
abortion under anaesthetic
Manual
vacuum aspiration (MVA)
