Abortion services are available across Northern Ireland and are delivered by the five health and social care trusts.
How to access services
To access abortion care, you should contact the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS).
BPAS provides:
- Confidential advice and support
- Counselling services
- Access to abortion care in Northern Ireland
Request a consultation
You can request a consultation directly with BPAS to discuss your options and arrange care.
Abortion Services in Northern Ireland
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service is the only access point to abortion in Northern Ireland. No independent clinics in Northern Ireland offer abortion and abortion services are not offered by GPs.
The type of abortion service available will depend on how many weeks pregnant you are:
- Early abortion services for pregnancies less than 12 weeks are fully established.
- Medical abortion is available for pregnancies up to 24 weeks (and over 24 weeks in limited circumstances).
- Surgical abortion is available for up to 20 weeks and work is ongoing to establish a service for pregnancies up to 24 weeks.
For abortion services that are not currently available in Northern Ireland, you can access free abortion care in Great Britain.
Read more about abortion services in Northern Ireland.
Safe Access Zones
Safe Access Zones are in place across all health and social care trusts that provide abortion services. These zones are designed to support safe and confidential access to care.
View more information on Safe Access Zones.
How to contact this service
If you are less than 12 weeks pregnant:
- Telephone: 0345 730 4030
If you are more than 12 weeks pregnant:
- Telephone: 0333 234 2184