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The Whitworth Clinic is an NHS abortion care service. We are a team of healthcare professionals who offer a fully confidential, non-judgemental service for persons of all ages. You can be assured that you will be treated with dignity and respect.
We can offer the following:
Initial assessments for those considering an abortion, counselling both pre and post abortion, various treatment options, follow up service, contraception and STI screening and an abortion service for the management of problems in pregnancy.
Abortion methods provided (dependent on meeting specific criteria):
- Early Medical Abortion (2 stage process using tablets) – up to 9 +6 weeks of pregnancy (may have the option of treatment at home).
- Late Medical Abortion (2 stage process using tablets) –10 weeks up to 19+6 weeks of pregnancy.
- Out-Patient Surgical Abortion (surgical procedure using local anaesthetic and oral pain relief)- up to 10+6 weeks of pregnancy.
- In-Patient Surgical Abortion (operation under general anaesthetic) – up to 19+6 weeks of pregnancy.
We also provide:
- Contraceptive services and provision. Types of contraception offered include oral contraceptive pills, implant, injection and coils (copper and hormone).
- Sexual health services, including advice and screening.
- Counselling before and after the abortion.
- Specialist service for patients with complex medical problems.
Our staff include:
- Consultants x2
- Resident Doctors completing specialist training
- Specialist Nurses
- Clinic co-ordinator
- Counsellors
Where will I be seen?
Initial consultations will often be via pre-arranged telephone call lasting approx. 30-45 mins.
Any face-to-face visits will take place in our clinic situated in the Gynaecology Out-patient Department, ground floor, Saint Mary’s Hospital, Manchester.
You may also attend other departments within our hospital during your visit.
Please note our surgical abortions routinely take place at our other trust sites at North Manchester and Wythenshawe hospital and not at St Mary’s.
How can I access this service?
We accept self-referrals for those who met the criteria.
Please call clinic directly 0161 276 6283 to enquire. Please leave a message if your call is not answered and we will return your call.
Via the Central Booking Service on the number below.
Referral by another service or healthcare professional.
Healthcare professionals:
For those who work within MFT please refer via the HIVE system.
General enquires regarding the referral process can be made via clinic directly on 0161 276 6283.
Opening Times:
Monday/Friday: 08:00-17:00
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: 08:00-19:00
Saturday/Sunday: Closed
Useful Contact Details:
- Whitworth Clinic: (0161) 276 6283
- Counselling service enquiries: (0161) 276 4319 (voicemail service available)
- Emergency Gynae Unit Triage Line (24 hrs) 7 days week: 0161 291 2561 (advice in pregnancy up to 16 weeks/out of hrs post abortion treatment)
- Central Booking Service: 0345 365 0565