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An abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. Every year, just under 200,000 women in England and Wales have an abortion.
There are several types of abortion. The treatment used depends upon the length of the pregnancy and the woman’s medical history. NUPAS offers:
Abortion Clinic Treatments at NUPAS
NUPAS currently provides treatments up to 23 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:
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.
Please click here to find your nearest clinic or use the links below:
Can I get an abortion on the NHS?
Most women living in the UK can have their treatment paid for by the NHS. This excludes Northern Ireland.
Where can I go for an abortion?
In the UK, abortions can only be carried out in a hospital or licensed clinic. Most are NHS-funded but availability for funding varies from region to region.
How Much Does an Abortion Cost?
If you live in England, Wales and Northern Ireland most abortions are fully funded by the NHS. Please give us a call with your location and GP’s details to find out if you are eligible for funding. If you live outside England and Wales then you would need to pay for the treatment. Please refer to our website for up to date prices.
How old do you have to be to have abortion?
You can have an abortion at any age. If you are under 16, you do not need to tell a parent or carer, but you will be encouraged to.
Can my GP give me an abortion pill?
No. In the UK, the abortion pill must be given to patients in either hospitals or licensed clinics.
What happens to the fetal tissue after the abortion?
Please rest assured that the fetal tissue removed during the termination procedure will be disposed of in a sensitive and respectful manner in accordance with the Royal College of Nursing Guidelines.
You have the right to ask about the disposal of fetal tissue and any personal requests for the tissue will be met wherever possible. If you would like to discuss this further, please ask the Doctor or Nurse for more information during your consultation.
Will my treatment be kept confidential?
We will not disclose your details to anyone unless we have your permission to do so. We will respect your privacy and dignity at all times. All consultations and treatments are completely confidential. However, if we feel that you are at risk of abuse or harm, then we are obliged to inform a local safeguarding team. This is for your protection.
How is my information used?
We are legally obliged to send certain, i.e. age, region, number of pregnancies and gestation of pregnancy data to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at the Department of Health. The HSA4 form is sent to the Department of Health and is an Abortion Notification Form. The contents of the statutory HSA4 form are used to inform the CMO of abortions and will be used for statistical purposes by the Department of Health. None of your personal details will be published and it is not possible to identify you from the data submitted to the Department of Health.
