Access to abortion services
Women living in Northumberland, Newcastle or North Tyneside who are eligible for NHS treatment can refer themselves to abortion services. This means they no longer have to go through their GP or sexual health service to get a referral although referrals can still be made through these services too.
Services are free and confidential and are
available to women of all ages on a range of days and times. When
contacting the services you will need to tell them your name, date of
birth and if possible the first day of your last menstrual period. All
services also provide support with pregnancy decision making
counselling if required and contraceptive advice and treatment.
For further information or to make an appointment contact one of the following services:
Northumbria NHS Healthcare Trust:
Clinics available in Hexham, Ashington and North Tyneside. Evening and week end appointments available.
Telephone: 0191-2031242 (8.00am – 6.30pm Monday to Friday)
Newcastle NHS Hospital Trust:
Clinics available in Newcastle. Evening and weekend appointments available.
Telephone: 0191 2829300 (24 hour telephone line)
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
Clinics available in Newcastle. Evening & weekend appointments available.
Telephone 08457 304030. (24 hour telephone line)
