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Wht's the fastest way to get an bortion- privately right? How long does it take, like can you bok a consultation for the next day and have the procedure the next day usually?
How long does it take on the nhs, if you had an appointment for a consultation on the 6thMarch, when could you expect the procedure?
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How long does it take on the nhs, if you had an appointment for a consultation on the 6thMarch, when could you expect the procedure?
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With our NHS clients, once they had the consultation date (which can be the longest to get) they would have the termination within a few days to a week.
I don't know much about BPAS but the Marie Stopes ones can vary a little bit. The 3 big clinics are Ealing, Essex and Brixton and they're fairly large centres which can get pretty busy. There's a smaller clinic in Warren St but they don't offer general anaesthetic and it's a very small building. I don't know anything about the other centres. On the whole, the front line staff are very kind. Not a cheap service unfortunately.
ETA - if i had the choice again i wouldnt' go on the NHS - I didn't feel like anyone really questioned me at all about weather I was ready - noone really explained what was going on - i was generally made to feel a bit crap and I was packed off after it was all done with out any information about what to do next or even an indication of who i might want to call for councilling if i was i dunno mildly upset by it.
However what i do worry is that someone who wasnt' as sure or as clued up as me could end up doing something they wern't sure about and then having noone to support them if they regretted it.....
Precistly.
NHS was pretty quick, told the doctor my decision on the Tuesday I think and I was booked in for the following Monday - but I didn't want/have general anesthetic.
I found the staff nice and friendly, and have got a leaflet on where to find more help/support; although no one has as such explained if I can get any help. Just got a loada leaflets shoved in me face. Don't know about aftercare yet really...
:no: That is so inappropiate.
Valid feeling, but why post it?
so what if it makes you feel sick? it's not your body, you will never have to have an abortion either so stop trying to force your opinions onto people to whom it is relevant.
Not for you to judge either.
I was offered an appointment on the NHS to suit me as I was in the middle of my finals. They were all very friendly, but I dont think I was offered counselling until I ended up in a random doctors appt crying my heart out.
I also didnt appreciate the lecture afterwards about contraception. It was one slip up and I wasnt stupid and didnt need to be treated like a dick.
But apart from that, I have no problems with the treatment I received, and going private was certainly not an option for me.
From what I've seen it ranges from about 550 - 1800 depending on your stage; fucking expensive if you have no money, cheaper than raising a child.