An abortion is a procedure to end a pregnancy. It's also sometimes known as a termination of pregnancy.
More information can be found at: www.nhs.uk/conditions/abortion
How to book an appointment with an abortion service
If you live in *NW London the following free abortion services and locations are available.
All services will provide an initial consultation.
You can choose your preferred service/location and contact the service directly to book your appointment.
You do not need a GP referral to contact any of the following services to book an appointment.
Please find below the details of NHS funded services, their contact details and locations for you to book directly.
Contact details:
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British Pregnancy
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MSI reproductive
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National unplanned
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0345 730 4030 |
0345 300 8090 |
0333 004 6666 |
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Clinic locations |
Richmond |
Feltham |
Kilburn |
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Chelsea and Westminster
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust |
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Phone number |
Chelsea - 0203 315 8381 |
0203 312 1093 |
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Clinic locations
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West Middlesex & Chelsea and
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St Mary's & Queen Charlotte's hospitals
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You can also contact your GP or local sexual health clinic.
Waiting times
Waiting times for a procedure can vary, but should be completed within 14 days from when you first contact the abortion provider of your choice. The 14 days includes having a consultation before your procedure.
The initial consultation will determine next steps, this might include the procedure being provided in an NHS hospital. If this is needed, it will be arranged by the abortion provider and discussed with you.
Please note: Legally, all abortions must be performed by 23 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy.
*North West London covers the boroughs of:
Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster
If you are not a resident or not registered at a GP practice in the above boroughs, you can use the information on this page to contact a provider of your choice, and they will be able to give you more information.
Contraception’s (implant, coil, pill & injection), STI & HIV testing are offered during the abortion process.
You can also use the links for the following websites to check which contraception and STI home testing kits are available in your area.
Clinics in Brent, Ealing, Harrow and Hillingdon:
Sexual health and contraception services in North West London | Sexual Health (lnwh.nhs.uk)
Clinics run by Imperial College Health care NHS Trust:
www.imperial.nhs.uk/sexual-health/sexual-health
Clinics run by Central and North London NHS Foundation Trust:
www.cnwl.nhs.uk/services/sexual-health
Clinics run by Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust
www.chelwest.nhs.uk/services/hiv-sexual-health/clinics/10-hammersmith-broadway
Hounslow
www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20049/health_and_well_being/1923/sexual_health_advice_and_treatment
Kensington and Chelsea
www.rbkc.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/public-health/protecting-your-health/sexual-health
Hammersmith and Fulham and Westminster
www.sashlondon.org/services