An abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. Every year, just under 200,000 women in England and Wales have an abortion.  Abortion treatments are available for free on the NHS. At least one third of British women will have had an abortion by the time they are 45.

There are several types of abortion. The treatment used depends upon the length of the pregnancy and the woman’s medical history. NUPAS offers:

• Early medical (abortion-pill) – available up to 9 weeks
• Surgical (with local anaesthetic) – available up to 10 weeks
• Surgical (by general anaesthetic) – available up to 18 weeks
• Abortion with Sterilisation – available up to 14 weeks

Abortion Treatments at NUPAS

NUPAS currently provides treatments up to 17 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy.

Guidelines for doctors state that women should not have to wait more than 2 weeks from the first referral to the time of your abortion.

If the doctor you see does not refer women for a abortion because of moral objections, the British Medical Association and the Department of Health have ruled that they must refer you to another doctor.

Abortion Statistics

As required by the Abortion Act 1967 that, NUPAS submit signed HSA4 forms to the Chief Medical Officer.  The HSA4 is used by the Department of Health to monitor compliance and also to produce government statistics. All data statistics is anonymised.

Where to go for an abortion

In the UK, abortions can only be carried out in a hospital or licensed clinic. Most abortions at NUPAS are NHS-funded but availability for funding varies from region to region. Please contact our helpline to find out whether your treatment can be NHS funded or not.

You can access our services by:

• calling us directly or by
• referral from a contraception and sexual health (CASH) clinic, a specialist clinic such as Brook centre, or your own GP.

One of the leading abortion care, advice and support providers in the UK

We provide a safe and trusted service to ensure informed choices around pregnancy, contraception and sexual health can be made.

For over 30 years we have been providing surgical and medical abortions to thousands of women each year.

We offer free NHS and private abortion treatments in locations across the North West, Midlands and South of England.

Pregnant?

Have you recently found out that you’re pregnant and are considering getting what to do? You are not alone, we help thousands of women every year by providing advice on abortion, adoption and parenting options and supporting them to make a decision that’s right for them. Call us on 0333 004 6666 for advice.

From Republic of Ireland call:  (01) 874 0097

Other Overseas countries call: 0845 359 6666

Already decided to have an abortion?

If you’ve already made your decision to have an abortion and don’t feel the need any further counselling or advice, our experienced team will complete your treatment quickly and confidentially in a safe and friendly environment at a clinic of your choice.

Your treatment is likely to be funded by the NHS.  To see if you are eligible for free treatment, please contact our helpline.

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