Abortion Guide: Pregnancy Termination and Abortion Care
An abortion is a procedure that ends a pregnancy; it is also known as a “termination of pregnancy”. Considering an abortion can be a very confusing, stressful and upsetting time. If you have made the decision to have an abortion, remember that you are not alone. Every year over 200,000 abortions are performed in the UK, and 1 in 3 women across the UK will have an abortion during their lifetime.
The Legal Framework for Abortion
Abortions have been legally accessible in England, Wales and Scotland for over 50 yrs. Under the Abortion Act 1967, abortions are legally accessible in the UK up to 23 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy. Abortions can only be carried out after the 24th week in exceptional circumstances eg. the woman’s life is at risk or there are severe fetal abnormalities. The law states that two doctors must agree that having an abortion would cause less harm to your mental or physical health than continuing with the pregnancy. The two agreed doctors must then sign a legal form called a HSA1 form. Abortions can only be provided by a hospital or a specialised licensed clinic.
Your Treatment and Care Options
If you are pregnant and have decided that an abortion is the right choice for you, please take the time to learn about the different options available to you. The following information is based on the guidelines offered by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), and Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA). Our services offer information about abortion treatments and advise you on what will happen during your treatment:
- Abortion Pill (Early Medical Abortion)
- Abortion Pill by Post
- Surgical Abortion
- Abortion Aftercare and Counselling
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
- Contraception
Regarding specialized needs, we also provide support for Termination For Medical Reasons and care for International Patients, including those seeking an Abortion in Northern Ireland.
Our Vision and Values
At NUPAS we respect the individual’s right to choose by providing a safe environment with compassionate staff, where women can have an abortion, contraception and sexual health advice. We have provided our services and care to women for over 50 years and fully support and advocate for a woman’s right to choose to end a pregnancy. Our core values include:
- Our patients are at the heart of our service.
- We are transparent in all that we do.
- We work as a team and with a common goal.
- We are caring and passionate about what we do.
- We value and support our staff.
Clinic Locations and Regional Access
We provide care across various regions. Below are the clinic locations available for booking a consultation:
- Greater London: Finchley, Kilburn, Essex, Fulham, Twickenham, Battersea, Surbiton, Woolwich.
- North West: Lancashire, Blackpool, Preston, Bolton, Manchester, Tameside, Stockport.
- Midlands: Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, Burton-on-Trent, Cannock, Stoke.
- South East: Oxfordshire, Oxford, Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury, Berkshire, Reading, Maidenhead.
- Yorkshire: Leeds, Huddersfield.