You should know
- Clients can bring one person with them to the clinic
- They will be allowed into the waiting area with you but due to the size of some of our clinics they may not be able to stay with you
- Please be aware that at some point during your time with us, we will want to see you alone
- There are no facilities for children so please make arrangements for childcare. However, if that is difficult for you please inform the advisor when booking the appointment
- Whoever accompanies you will need to be patient while we carry out all the checks and medical tests needed during your appointment(s)
- You will see different BPAS healthcare staff members who will support you throughout your journey, this includes nurses, doctors and support staff
- The time that you will stay in the clinic depends on the type of appointment you have been booked in for. See what to expect on the day for more detail.
- If you are having a surgical treatment under sedation or general anesthetic (asleep), you will need someone to take you home. You must not drive yourself home
- If you attend your surgical appointment without a support person, and you didn’t make us aware of this beforehand, this may stop us from giving you the treatment you want on that day
- If you are under 18 years of age, there are different requirements – please see under 18 and considering abortion
