Abortion

If you decide not to continue with a pregnancy, contact a contraceptive clinic, young person's clinic or your GP as early as possible. They will be able to provide you with confidential advice and arrange an abortion for you.

Abortions are provided free of charge by the NHS and are legal up to 24 weeks of pregnancy (from the date of your last period). Abortions after 12 weeks (from the date of your last period) cannot be done in Nottingham. You will have to visit a clinic outside of Nottingham for the operation.

If the abortion fits the legal criteria, a woman does not need the consent of her own doctor, her partner or her family to have an abortion. Under 16s can have an abortion, without parental consent in some circumstances, but it's always best to talk to an adult you feel you can trust, e.g. a parent or relative.

• For information about abortion check out www.ruthinking.co.uk or www.efc.org.uk
• Contraception and Sexual Health Service 0115 950 9151