Abortion services
This section provides you with all of the information you need on Abortion services in Leeds.
Since April 2010 women in Leeds who are eligible for NHS treatment can self refer to abortion services. This means they no longer need to go through their GP or Contraception & Sexual Health Service (CASH) for a referral*. A trained member of staff from the service you choose will provide you with infomation on different options to help you reach an informed choice.
Referrals can still be made by your GP, CASH or other professionals supporting you.
*Two medical signatures are still required in order to proceed with an abortion
What women can expect from these services:
•An appointment for consultation within 5 working days of calling the service
•An appointment for procedure within 2 weeks of calling the service
•A consultation to discuss future contraception needs.
BPAS British Pregnancy Advisory Service (abortion and advice)
3rd Floor,
7 Eastgate,
Leeds,
LS2 7JY
24 hour advice and booking line: 08457 30 40 30
Website: www.bpas.org
BPAS is a registered charity and provides services for pregnancy testing, crisis pregnancy, abortion counselling and abortion services up to 23 weeks and 6 days. BPAS Leeds provides early medical abortion up to 9 weeks & the BPAS Doncaster provides medical and surgical abortions up to 23 weeks and 6 days.
An appointment is needed for consultation and counselling. Please call 08457 30 40 30*
Marie Stopes International (Abortion & Advice)
45 Barrack Road,
Leeds,
LS7 4AB
24-hour helpline: 0845 300 8090
Website: www.mariestopes.org.uk
Website: www.likeitis.org.uk (young people’s page)
Marie Stopes is a registered charity, which offers abortion counselling, consultation and treatment, contraception including emergency contraception, health screening and male sterilisation.
An appointment can also be made through Marie Stopes
Fertility Control Unit (FCU) at St James Hospital
FCU provides surgical abortions up to 14 weeks and medical abortions up to 16 weeks. Specilaist care can be provided to women with pre existing medical conditions.
The service can also provide women with:
• All contraception methods
• Before and after abortion counselling
• Consultation telephone line open 9am -5pm
• Service open Monday am and Tuesday pm for consultation
Please call: 0113 206 7135 (Mon-Fri)
Include at Women’s Health Matters
Women’s Health Matters,
Bridge House,
Balm Road,
Leeds,
LS10 2TP
Tel: 0113 276 2851
Helpline: 0808 808 4444
Include advisors provide free and confidential services to young women under 19 who are, or think they are, pregnant or are mothers.
Free pregnancy tests are available as well as finacial support for transport when appropriate.
Contraception & Sexual Health Clinics (CASH)
Tel: 0113 305 7801
Free confidential service for people of all ages offering contraception, pregnancy testing, *abortion referral*and limited investigation for sexually transmitted infections.
Please call the number above to find out your nearest clinic and opening times or click on the following link www.leedssexualhealth.com/contraception
City Wise (Young Peoples CASH clinic)
No.1 Eastgate, Leeds, LS2 7LY
Tel: 0113 295 4820
Citywise is a young person’s Contraception and Sexual Health Clinic located in Leeds City Centre. The clinic is for under 25s and offers a free, confidential service every day.
City Wise provide free pregnancy testing, emergency hormonal contraception, advice and support, referral for abortion, C-card and Chlamydia.
Monday: 12.30pm – 4.30pm
Tuesday: 10.30am – 6.00pm
Wednesday: 12.00pm – 4.30pm
Thursday: 10.30am – 6.00pm
Friday: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Saturday: 12 noon – 3.30pm
