Travelling to England for an abortion
If you need to travel to England to access abortion care, we are here to support you
Every year, people who are unable to access abortion care in their country travel to England for safe, legal treatment.
We are here to support you in your choice, discuss all of your options and make all necessary arrangements so that you can access care in England with MSI UK. Keep reading to learn all you need to know about accessing abortion care in England.
What does the law say about abortion in the UK?
In England, Scotland, and Wales, the Abortion Act 1967 made abortion legal as long as specific criteria are met. It is possible to have an abortion up to 23 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy (gestation). Abortion is available after the usual time limit if there’s evidence of severe foetal anomaly or a significant risk to your life if you continue with the pregnancy.
In Northern Ireland, abortion was decriminalised in 2019, and the new legal framework came into effect in 2020. Abortion is now unconditionally legal up to 12 weeks in Northern Ireland. After 12 weeks, the law is very similar to the rest of the UK.
Click the button to read more about UK abortion law here:
MSI UK abortion services
We are proud to be rated GOOD in all of our clinics
Our clients’ care is at the centre of everything that we do and we work closely with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Department of Health to make sure we are delivering the highest quality service.
Our clinics
We provide abortion services from our network of over 60 clinics across England.
Our three main centres are each only one hour away from an airport:
- Manchester
- Essex
- West London
You will discuss your needs and travel options during your phone consultation with one of our advisors.
How to access abortion care in Northern Ireland
You can access abortion services locally, in Northern Ireland. The type of service available will depend on your gestation (how many weeks pregnant you are).
To find up-to-date information on how to access abortion services in Northern Ireland, click here.
Travelling to England
You can still travel to England to access abortion services from outside Northern Ireland. We are here to support you in your decision, and provide safe, quality abortion care up to 23 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy.
If you are travelling to England and want to access abortion care privately, you can find information about our fees here: Private abortion care.
There are a number of organisations that can provide further information and support if you are looking to access abortion care outside of England, including:
- Abortion Support Network who provide information on clinics, travel and accommodation, and provide financial assistance to help with cost for those who need it. This includes people from: Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, Malta, Gibraltar, Poland, Romania, Hungary, France, Spain, the Czech Republic and the other EU countries on a case-by-case basis.
- Informing Choices Northern Ireland who provide further information on accessing abortion care for people in Northern Ireland.
- Alliance4Choice who campaign for free, safe, legal abortion for everyone who needs or chooses it. They can help you understand your rights and offer support, advice, and information.
Click here to learn more: partner organisations
Learn more about UK abortion law
Visit the pages below to learn more about UK abortion law, the abortion services we provide, and how to get in touch with MSI UK.
UK abortion law
Learn more about what the law says about abortion across the UK.
Abortion services
Learn more about medical and surgical abortion services at MSI UK.
Get in touch
We are here for you. Get in touch to discuss your options and arrange an appointment.