In the UK, abortion is funded by the NHS. This means that there will be no cost to you for your abortion.
This is true whether you have a medical abortion (also known as ‘abortion pills’) or a surgical abortion.
At MSI UK, 98% of the clients we see have their treatment funded by the NHS. However, if you don’t qualify for NHS funding (for example, if you travel from overseas), you can also access private abortion treatment.
In this blog, we explain how to access NHS-funded and private abortion care.
Accessing NHS-funded abortion care
There are a number of ways you can access free (NHS-funded) abortion care in England.
1. Self-referral: You can contact an abortion provider like us directly to book an appointment. With MSI Reproductive Choices UK, you can have a consultation appointment for NHS-funded abortion care within 48 hours.
Click here to learn how to contact us to book an appointment: get in touch.
2. Ask your GP: You can also speak to your GP and ask for a referral to access NHS-funded abortion care. However, you do not need a GP referral to access abortion care in England.
3. Speak to a local sexual health clinic: You can contact a sexual health clinic and ask for a referral for NHS abortion care.
Please note: there is no limit to the number of abortions you can have on the NHS, and we are always here to support you. Read more: how many abortions can you have via the NHS.
NHS-funded abortion care at MSI UK
Find more information on NHS-funded abortion care and how to book an appointment.
Accessing private abortion care
If you are not eligible for NHS funding (for example, if you are travelling from overseas), we also provide private abortion treatment.
If you would like to access private abortion care, you can contact us directly to book an appointment.
Private abortion costs
Medical abortion (the abortion pill) is available as a private service up to 9 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy.
If you don’t qualify for NHS funding (for example, if you travel from overseas), if you choose to pay privately or if your treatment is covered by private health insurance, the cost of an initial consultation (face-to-face or over the phone) is £170.00 and the treatment price is £431.00 (total cost £601.00).
Discounted rates
MSI Reproductive Choices is a registered charity in England and Wales, and we may be able to offer discounted rates: if you are under 18 or you think you’ll have any difficulty paying for your abortion, we are here to help. Please do get in touch with our advisors and we will talk through your options.
The discounted cost of an initial consultation (face-to-face or over the phone) is £65.00 (instead of £170.00) and the discounted cost for treatment is £350.00 (total cost £415.00 instead of £601.00).
(MSI Reproductive Choices is a Registered charity in England and Wales, charity number: 265543).
Surgical abortion is available up to 23 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy.
If you don’t qualify for NHS funding (for example, if you travel from overseas), if you choose to pay privately or if your treatment is covered by private health insurance the cost of an initial consultation (face-to-face or over the phone) is £170.00. The cost of a surgical abortion will depend on your gestation (how many weeks pregnant you are).
– Surgical abortion under 13 weeks and 6 days gestation: £1,116.00
– Surgical abortion from 14 weeks gestation to 18 weeks and 6 days gestation: £1,589.00
– Surgical abortion over 19 weeks gestation: £2,731.00
Discounted rates
MSI Reproductive Choices is a registered charity in England and Wales, and we may be able to offer discounted rates: if you are under 18 or you think you’ll have any difficulty paying for your abortion, we are here to help. Please do get in touch with our advisors and we will talk through your options.
The discounted cost of an initial consultation (face-to-face or over the phone) is £65.00 (instead of £170.00).
– Surgical abortion under 13 weeks and 6 days gestation: £600.00
– Surgical abortion from 14 weeks to 18 weeks and 6 days gestation: £750.00
– Surgical abortion over 19 weeks gestation: £1,500.00
(MSI Reproductive Choices is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number: 265543).
Private abortion care with MSI UK
Read more about accessing private abortion care, if you are not eligible for NHS-funding.
Get in touch
At MSI Reproductive Choices, we are here for you and there are a number of ways you can contact us.
You can always get in touch should you have any questions about our services, would like to book an appointment or you have had treatment with us and want aftercare support.
