Travelling from Ireland
Abortion is not legal in Northern and Southern Ireland, so Irish women have the additional worry, effort and expense of travelling to England.
But remember, you are not alone. Nearly 7,000 women from Northern Ireland and Eire make this journey every year, and at Marie Stopes International (MSI) we see around 3,000 of them - so we understand how difficult it can be.
For advice and help call 0845 300 8090 (callers from Northern Ireland) or: +44 (0) 845 300 8090 (callers from Eire).
You can also visit Marie Stopes Reproductive Choices - a supportive, Dublin-based organisation offering advice, counselling and medical consultations to Irish women considering abortion. You can contact them on + 353 (0)1 830 0630 for information or an appointment or look at their website: www.reproductivechoices.ie
When you call us be sure to let us know that you will be travelling from Ireland, so that we can help find the most convenient appointment times. We will also be able to offer advice on travel and accommodation. We have put together some tips on making arrangements which includes travel advice, maps and directions to our centres.
REDUCED FEES FOR IRISH WOMEN
Understanding that women from Ireland have additional expenses to travel to England to seek help with abortion, we offer all women travelling from Ireland to see us a discounted fee rate. Please call us on 0845 300 8090 (callers from Northern Ireland) or: +44 (0) 845 300 8090 (callers from Eire) to find out more.
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