Pregnancy

Positive Pregnancy Test

If your pregnancy test result is positive it means you are pregnant. All pregnancy tests, when carried out correctly, are reliable, including tests you do yourself.

Happy to be pregnant? You can visit your GP, or refer yourself into an antenatal service.

Pregnant and unsure what to do? Some of the following links might be helpful:


For general information about unplanned pregnancy click here

MSI Reproductive Choices provide a service in Batley Health Centre, Leeds, Huddersfield, Keighley and Bradford. Their 24 hour contact number is 0345 300 8090 or click here.

BPAS provide a service in Dewsbury, Leeds and Doncaster. Their 24 hour contact number is 0345 730 4030 or visit www.BPAS.org

Lilac clinic provides a service in Bradford at Bradford Royal Infirmary. Their contact number is 01274 383 341 or click here.

Stockport has 2 independent providers who are able to provide free and confidential pregnancy advice, counselling and pregnancy termination clinics. They can be contacted by phone or via webchat. You do not need a GP referral to do this.

The 2 providers are:

  • Marie Stopes International: Call: 0345 300 8090
  • National Unplanned Pregnancy Service (NUPAS): Call: 0333 004 6666

We have a number of providers of free and confidential pregnancy advice in Tameside.

Deciding to have an abortion can be a difficult decision to make. Talking through the options with a doctor, nurse or advisor can help you reach your decision.

For general information about abortion contact:

If you decide to go ahead, then call the Central Booking Service as they make the appointments for all the clinics in Greater Manchester. The staff are friendly and understanding and the sooner an abortion is done, the easier and safer it will be. In most cases abortions are free on the NHS. Call 0345 365 0565 during the following times:

  • Mon to Fri: 8am - 9pm
  • Sat: 9am - 6.30pm
  • Sun: 9.30am - 2.30pm

The calls are charged at a local rate. The number might appear on your bill.