NHS-Funded Abortion Services and Reproductive Care in London
MSI Reproductive Choices UK provides NHS-funded abortions through our network of local clinics in London. We specialise in treatment, advice & support for people considering abortion. An abortion is the medical process of ending a pregnancy, and it is a common medical procedure: nearly one in three pregnancies ends in an abortion worldwide. At MSI UK, we offer both medical and surgical abortion care to ensure you have all the information you need to make the right decision for you.
Types of Abortion Services
At MSI UK, we offer two primary types of abortion care depending on the gestation of the pregnancy and your personal preference.
Medical Abortion (The Abortion Pill)
A medical abortion 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. Following your consultation, you will have the choice of either collecting the pills from your preferred clinic or having them posted to you.
Surgical Abortion
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. These procedures are carried out by specialist doctors in a clinic setting.
Our Network of Clinics in London
We have a network of more than 15 clinics across London, should you need to visit a clinic as part of your care. Visit our clinics in your area for local support:
- North East London: NHS-funded abortion services available.
- North West London: NHS-funded abortion care.
- South West London: NHS-funded abortion clinics.
- South East London: NHS-funded abortion services.
For surgical abortion services, we have dedicated clinics in South London (Brixton) and West London (Ealing). Additionally, a brand new Early Medical Abortion centre opened in Clapham Junction on July 4th, 2024, offering abortion information, pregnancy testing, and full contraception services. Service users can self-refer into our service by calling 0333 004 666; there is no need for a GP referral.
Consultation and Booking Process
Before your abortion, you will have a consultation with one of our specially-trained nurses or midwives. We will calculate your gestation (how many weeks pregnant you are) and take a full medical history from you. To begin, you can call our free advice line on 0345 300 8090: our experienced and trained agents will explain the next steps and book you in for a phone consultation.
Your Medical Abortion Pack will contain:
- Both sets of abortion pills
- One box containing codeine tablets (unless opted out)
- One pregnancy test to check whether the abortion has been successful
- An STI (Sexually transmitted Infection) screening kit
- Contraceptive pills (if requested)
Clinical Leadership and Aftercare
Dr Yvonne Neubauer, MSI Reproductive Choices UK’s Associate Clinical Director, is passionate about delivering safe abortion care to all pregnant people considering this option. We are here for you even after your treatment. Recovery time after an abortion will be different for everyone, but you’ll usually feel better within a few days. If you feel like you’re experiencing any problems—either physical or emotional—we have a dedicated aftercare line 24 hours a day at 0345 122 1441 to talk to one of our friendly, experienced nurses.