Abortion Services in Cheshire and Merseyside - MSI Reproductive Choices UK
We provide NHS-funded abortion services through our network of over 60 clinics across England. At MSI UK, we offer both medical and surgical abortion care. We have same-day appointments available for NHS-funded abortion care, and we also offer at-home abortion care (telemedicine).
Medical Abortion and At-Home Pills
A medical abortion (also known as the abortion pill) involves taking two types of medication (mifepristone and misoprostol) at two different times, to end a pregnancy. At MSI UK, a medical abortion is available up to 9 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy. We offer both face-to-face medical abortion care, and at-home abortion pills (also known as telemedicine).
If you meet safety criteria to allow for medical abortion without a scan, the abortion medication can either be collected by you from a clinic or posted to your home address after your phone or face-to-face consultation appointment.
Surgical Abortion Care
A surgical abortion is a safe and simple procedure used to end a pregnancy, and involves the pregnancy being removed vaginally by an experienced doctor either by using suction (vacuum aspiration) or specialised instruments (dilation and evacuation). At MSI UK, a surgical abortion is available up to 23 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy.
Counselling and Aftercare Services
We provide free (NHS-funded), confidential counselling services as part of abortion care. Our counselling team is available any time you need to talk before, during and after your treatment, even if your abortion was some years ago. The counselling team at MSI UK is experienced and qualified to help you explore and manage your thoughts, feelings, and options as you make decisions about your care. Counsellors are approved by the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy.
When you leave our clinic, your care does not end. Recovery time after an abortion will be different for everyone. If you feel like you’re experiencing any problems or have any questions after your treatment, we’re here to help. Our friendly and experienced nurses are available anytime on our 24-hour aftercare line, which is open seven days a week. To talk to a nurse now, contact us for a confidential chat on 0345 122 1441.
Clinic Locations and Access
For in-person medical abortion care in Cheshire and Merseyside, we offer appointments from our clinic in Liverpool. Our Liverpool clinic is located within the Speke Neighbourhood Health Centre, just over a mile from the airport. If you are travelling by car, our clinic is just over 8 miles (a 30-minute drive) from Liverpool City Centre. By bus, the closest bus stop is on South Parade or Parade Crescent.
We also have a network of clinics across the North West, including:
- Bolton
- Manchester (Central and Fallowfield)
- Salford
- Stockport
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Preston
- Oldham
- Blackpool
- Rochdale
For surgical abortion care, we offer appointments in locations such as Manchester (Fallowfield), South Yorkshire (Rotherham), Leeds, Oxford, Bristol, London, Essex, Maidstone, and Brighton.
Service Summary Table
| Service Type | Gestational Limit | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Abortion | Up to 9 weeks and 6 days | In-clinic or At-home (telemedicine) |
| Surgical Abortion | Up to 23 weeks and 6 days | In-clinic only |
| Counselling | Any time | Remote or face-to-face |
| Aftercare Line | 24/7 | Phone: 0345 122 1441 |