Coronavirus COVID-19 Statement

COVID-19 Guidance: we are open as usual and here if you need us

All of our clinics are open as normal for face to face, telemedicine, medical or surgical treatments, including vasectomy. Our priority is continuing to deliver care to the clients who need us, for both abortion and vasectomy services.

Unless we have contacted to tell you otherwise, please be assured that your appointment is going ahead as normal. We will keep this notice under regular review and will publish any updates on this page (last updated on 16 September 2021).

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Your experience in our clinics

Our services are booking-only, all patients go through a screening process prior to arrival at the centre.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic we have had to reduce the footfall within our centres to keep all clients and team members safe.

To encourage social distancing, all clients are asked to attend the clinic by themselves. We will allow clients to be accompanied by one companion in exceptional circumstances only, and this must be prearranged and discussed during your consultation.

Clients who are under 18 or vulnerable can attend with one other person.

Furthermore, please note that there are screens at reception and many hand hygiene units around the building as well as signs throughout the building reminding staff and clients alike to wear a facemask, maintain social distancing where possible and informative posters about spread of disease and how to prevent it.

PPE is being worn in our clinics by staff members in all areas.

TELEMEDICINE service - At Home Abortion Pills

Following initial screening, a phone consultation and all necessary safeguarding checks, eligible women will be able to take both sets of abortion pills at home WITHOUT attending a clinic.

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Our Vasectomy Services are up and running

Our vasectomy services have been up and running since 11th May 2020 in most areas. GPs are invited to refer using their normal referral process to ensure their patients have access to our Vasectomy service. We are happy to receive referrals from any GPs referring from areas were services have not yet re-commenced. In some of our vasectomy centres clients may be asked to wait in their cars outside of the premises until they are called in for their appointment.

Travelling from Northern Ireland

If the gestation of your pregnancy is under 9 weeks and 6 days abortion services are now being provided locally in Northern Ireland. If your gestation is over 10 weeks you can access NHS-funded abortion care in England. We believe in choice and will support you every step of the way.

Travelling from Northern Ireland

How to receive your abortion pills by post

Dr Yvonne Neubauer is MSI Reproductive Choices UK's Associate Clinical Director: she is passionate about delivering safe abortion care to all pregnant people considering this option.

In this video she explains how the new "At home abortion pills" service works, how to receive your pills by post, and how to get in touch with us if you would need to.

Our network of over 60 clinics will also remain open for anyone who is not eligible for this option and needs, or prefers, to attend a clinic to receive face-to-face care.

You can self-refer

Remember that you don't need a GP referral to access our services. You can call our advice line 24 hours a day, everyday.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We have collected some frequently asked questions to ensure all of our clents know what to do in specific circumstances.

What do I do if I come in to contact with someone who has a confirmed case of coronavirus prior to my appointment?

You will need to self-isolate and rebook your appointment after establishing you are no longer symptomatic: please follow the latest government guidance at this link;
If you are over 18 weeks pregnant, please call us to prevent delays to your treatment;
Upon arrival at the clinic we will also complete Covid-19 sympton checks.

What do I do if the clinic is closed on the day of my treatment.

We have a UK wide briefing daily to keep up to date with the public health guidance and will amend our guidance in line with their recommendations. If any changes in guidance affects your appointment with us, we will contact you to make alternative arrangements.

What do I do if I’ve got a high temperature and new continuous cough, shall I still come to my appointment?

You will need to self-isolate and rebook your appointment if you have a high temperature and new continuous cough (coughing for more than an hour or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24hours) and a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste (this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal) please follow the latest government guidance at this link. If you do not have a high temperature and/or a new continuous cough then you will be risk assessed prior to your appointment;
If you are over 18 weeks pregnant, please call us to prevent delays to your treatment;
Upon arrival at the clinic we will also complete COVID-19 symptom checks.

What do I do if my appointment is moved to another location, will you pay for my travel?

If this is the case, we will offer you an appointment at the closest location to you.

TO KNOW MORE

For more information and advice please follow the latest government guidance at this link.

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COVID-19 Guidance: we are open as usual and here if you need us

Your experience in our clinics

TELEMEDICINE service - At Home Abortion Pills

Our Vasectomy Services are up and running

Travelling from Northern Ireland

How to receive your abortion pills by post

You can self-refer

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