Termination/Abortion

The earlier you can have a termination the better and easier it will be. For an abortion/termination to be legal, you must be less than 24 weeks pregnant and two doctors must give their consent.

If you’re under 16 and two doctors agree to your request for an abortion, you can consent without your parents’ involvement if the doctor feels you understand the advice and the implications of the operation.

However they will strongly encourage you to talk to your parents or an adult you trust.

Facing an unplanned pregnancy and termination on your own is tough and you need and deserve support. Here are some people that can help:

• Contraceptive Services St Peters Health Centre
T: 0116 295 1212

• BPAS
T: 08457 30 40 30
W: www.bpas.org

• Your local doctor

• Choices
T: 0116 289 8969 – 24 hr confidential answerphone.
E: help@choices-leics.org.uk
W: www.choices-leics.org.uk

If you would like to discuss having a termination you can contact:

• Contraceptive Services St Peters Health Centre
T: 0116 295 1212