“The staff were friendly and non-judgmental”
This MSI client shares their experience accessing abortion care at our Central London clinic, and dispels some common misconceptions about abortion care in the UK.
I had such a positive experience with MSI.
From the moment I contacted MSI to my appointment, the staff were friendly and non-judgmental.
“I was provided with a lot of information and knew how to get more support at all times.”
It was a very straightforward experience and I felt supported throughout.
I was impressed by the turnaround time from my enquiry to the appointment date. I was provided with a lot of information and knew exactly how to get more support at all times.
“I was surprised there were no costs.”
I was surprised there were no protesters outside the clinic* – it was just a standard medical building.
I was also surprised to learn there were no costs** including for the pain medication.
*Safe access zones were implemented in England and Wales on 31st October 2024. They created a 150-metre boundary around clinics that prevented groups from being able to intimidate anyone as they enter. Similar protections have also been introduced in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
**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.
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