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Termination of pregnancy

Termination Services in Tayside

Patients can self refer to the Termination of Pregnancy Service within the Gynaecology department by calling 01382 496762. This line operates 24 hours per day. 

Termination of Pregnancy Service team will endeavour to answer your call however out with office hours Monday to Friday and when the line is allocated to another call, the telephone will divert to a voice message advising you to leave your contact details. 

You should not call repeatedly, the mailbox is monitored continually throughout the day and your referral will be added to the referral list with your call being returned in the order it was received and at the earliest opportunity. 

Thank you in advance for your patience.

The decision to have a termination may not be easy and talking to people you trust and making sure you have accurate information and support can help. It is important that you seek advice as early as possible. 

Abortion Service: What will happen?

You can self refer for a termination Once you have self referred you will be offered a consultation with a nurse or doctor. This appointment will may last up to one hour. It includes an assessment, what the treatment and procedure involves, a discussion about contraception and a chance to have any questions answered. 

You will also be given information about other services available should you require counselling or support, or if you are unsure about whether or not to have an abortion. 

You will also be given information about other services available should you require counselling or support, or if you are unsure about whether or not to have an abortion.

There are two types of abortion:

We are closed on the 1st and 2nd of January 2025.

We are closed from 4pm on the 31st of December 2024 and reopen on Friday 3rd of January at 9am for pre-booked appointments and telephone triage.

Emergency Contraception can be accessed through community pharmacies; opening times can be found on the NHS Tayside Website here 

If you feel like you need urgent help please visit NHS Inform or call NHS 24 on 111 day or night.