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We specialise in abortion treatments, advice and support for clients considering their pregnancy options.

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Travelling from Northern Ireland

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We believe in choice and will support you every step of the way

If the gestation of your pregnancy is under 9 weeks and 6 days abortion services are now being provided locally in Northern Ireland.

If the gestation of your pregnancy is over 10 weeks, or if you need a surgical procedure, you can access free abortion care in England. We will help you arrange travel and overnight accommodation. We are here for you. Keep reading to read all you need to know to access abortion care from Northern Ireland.

Call the central advice and booking line to discuss your options

Call from Northern Ireland to speak to a dedicated advisor who will arrange your appointment

0333 234 2184

If you would like to book care at MSI Reproductive Choices, we have a network of over 60 clinics all over England

Our three main centres in Essex, Manchester and West London are each only one hour away from an airport.

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Medical abortion: how to access abortion care in Northern Ireland

A medical abortion uses medication to end a pregnancy and it is the most convenient option up to 9 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy for most people.

If your gestation is under 10 weeks, you will be able to access abortion care locally, in Northern Ireland. 

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Access abortion care in England: funded travel and accommodation

If your gestation is over 10 weeks you can access NHS-funded abortion care in England.

The UK Government have committed to cover the cost of abortion care for women from Northern Ireland who are treated in England.

You can self-refer to abortion services in England, and do not need to tell your GP if you don’t want to. 

By calling the Central Booking System for Northern Irish women, we will arrange your appointment with one of the funded abortion providers available: BPAS, MSI Reproductive Choices, NUPAS and NHS partners. 

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Travelling from Northern Ireland

To receive funded abortion care you will need to:

  1. Live in Northern Ireland (have a BT postcode); and
  2. Be registered with a NI GP (again, with a BT postcode).

You do not need a GP referral, so you do not need to tell your GP unless you want to. 

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Abortion law 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). There is no gestational limit for abortions if there’s evidence of a fatal fetal abnormality 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 essentially the same as the rest of the UK.

Read more about UK abortion law here: Abortion and your rights.

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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.

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Funded abortion care

The UK Government have committed to cover the cost of abortion care for women from Northern Ireland who are treated in England.

As part of your treatment, the following expenses will be met:

  • your travel arrangements and expenses;
  • your overnight accommodation;
  • your transportation expenses (eg taxi).

Our three main centres

Our three main centres in Manchester, Essex and West London are each only one hour away from an airport.

We offer surgical abortions up to 23 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy. The type of surgical abortion procedure we offer you will depend on how many weeks you have been pregnant and your medical history.

You will discuss your needs and travel options during your phone consultation with one of our advisors.

 

Abortion aftercare

Our care doesn’t end once you leave the clinic to travel home.

Our nurse-led aftercare line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You can speak to our nurses at any time on 0345 122 1441. Feel free to ask them any questions that are on your mind about your recovery or pregnancy tests following your abortion. We are here to support you.

Counselling and contraception

We provide counselling services for anyone who would like to talk through their abortion options before booking their consultation appointment. Post-treatment counselling is also available any time if you need to talk.

You can also speak to one of our confidential specialist counsellors after you have gone back home to Ireland. We have counselling appointments available over the phone at a time that suits you. There is no time limit to you requesting a counselling appointment after your abortion, so if you decide you would like to talk to someone at a later date we can arrange this for you.

As part of your abortion care, we'll offer a wide range of short and long-term contraceptive options.

Making the right choice for you

We understand that it can be daunting to book an appointment for a medical procedure that you are unfamiliar with. Knowing what to expect is part of making the choice that’s right for you.

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Travelling from Ireland

Every year thousands of women from the island of Ireland travel to have an abortion in England. We have over 40 years’ experience of supporting Irish women, and understand the difficult journey you may be facing.

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What to expect

We want you to feel as comfortable as possible when coming for an abortion, so our centres don’t look like hospitals – and our team will be there to support you.

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Aftercare

If you feel like you’re experiencing any problems – either physical or emotional – after the treatment, we’re here to help. Call our aftercare line any time to talk to one of our friendly, experienced nurses.

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    We support Irish and Northern Irish women

    If you are from the island of Ireland and are considering an abortion in England, we will support you every step of the way. You can call our 24 hour advice line any time.

    Northern Ireland: 0333 234 2184