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 Abortion treatments 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
