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Bolton Pregnancy Advisory Service

We are situated very close to Bolton town centre, at the corner of Nelson Square, just opposite the Pack Horse Hotel and 5 minutes walk from the train station.
There are a variety of bars, cafes and restaurants within the square.

Bolton Pregnancy Advisory Service
4th Floor Nelson House
Nelson Square
Bolton
BL1 1JT

Tel: 01204 521400
Fax: 01204 364745
e-mail: bolton@pasgroup.co.uk

We are Open
Monday to Friday  9.00am - 5.00pm
No appointment necessary for consultation and assessment.

We Offer
Free Pregnancy Testing
Consultation and assessment for termination
Chlamydia Testing
Immediate appointments and referral for treatment
Informal Nurse-led clinics
Confidentiality assured
Evening appointments available

Out of Hours:
We also offer a telephone service for advice and information.
Please telephone: 01204 521400

At Bolton Pregnancy Advisory Service we are committed to providing you with the highest standard of patient care. Our clinics are staffed by a highly experienced team who are available to talk to you at any time by telephone or in person during our open hours.
We aim to keep waiting time for consultations to a minimum - on most occasions same day or next appointments are available.

Consultation
The consultation is completely confidential and you will be given as much or as little time for discussion at your consultation and assessment as you wish.
On arrival you will be welcomed by one of our trained patient advisors, we will do a pregnancy test in order to confirm that you are pregnant. Once the test results are confirmed we will ask if you wish to continue with the consultation. If so, a patient advisor will explain the day's procedure and we will take some of your details for the necessary paperwork. The patient advisor will also inform you about Chlamydia and discuss whether you want to be screened at the time of your procedure. If you do decide to be screened we will ask you to sign a consent form at this stage. All our patient advisors are there to provide you with as much support as they possibly can and to ensure you have received all relevant information concerning treatment options.

All our patient advisors are highly experienced in dealing with unplanned pregnancy; they are friendly, sympathetic and non-judgmental. This information will help you to make an informed decision.  You are free to change your mind or rebook at any time throughout.

Please note that we do not have facilities for children so you may have to make arrangements for child care.

We will support you throughout your treatment and you may speak with us at any time during consultation sessions.

Medical Assessment - First Doctor

It is essential for your own safety that a doctor takes a full medical history : you will be asked about your general health and previous obstetric history. It is important that you tell the doctor if you are currently taking any kind of medication. We will also assess your suitability for the anaesthetic and subsequent treatment.

The doctor will discuss the decision you have reached and record your reasons for wanting to end your pregnancy. If satisfied that your reasons comply with the Abortion Act the first part of the legal document will be signed. The doctor will carry out a pelvic examination to determine the gestation (weeks) of your pregnancy. If you are attending this session at one of our treatment centres you may have a scan at this stage rather than a urine test to confirm pregnancy. Your blood pressure will be taken and also a blood test for routine screening. The risks and complications of any treatment to be provided will be explained

Discussion and Referral

Following consultation with our doctor, a patient advisor will establish whether you wish to proceed with treatment. If appropriate, they will discuss your choice of treatment and confirm your admission date at one of our specialist clinics/treatment centres (this is usually within a few days as there is no waiting list). You will be given an information booklet and we will explain to you what to take to the clinic. Future contraception will also be discussed at this stage.

At the Clinic/Treatment Centre - Second Doctor's Agreement

If you are proceeding for treatment you will see a second doctor at South Manchester Private Clinic in Stockport, who will also establish your reasons for wanting to end your pregnancy, and if satisfied that your reasons comply with the 1967 Abortion Act will provide the second signature on a legal document which will then enable termination to take place. The doctor will carry out a pelvic examination, or a scan at this stage to determine the gestation (weeks) of your pregnancy. Your blood pressure will be taken and also a blood test for routine screening. The risks and complications of any treatment to be provided will be explained. The doctor will also ask you to read and sign a consent form, which outlines the procedure and risks involved in the operation.

Ultrasound Scan

Scanning facilities are available at both treatment centres, the procedure is simple and provides an accurate and reliable measure of gestation (how many weeks pregnant you are).

Pelvic Examination

In some instances the doctors at our clinics perform a vaginal (internal) examination at the time of consultation rather than a scan. It is normal practice for the doctor to explain the procedure and ask for your consent first. It is necessary for this examination to be carried out as certain changes take place in the pelvic organs during pregnancy. Before a pelvic examination you will be asked to empty your bladder, a full bladder would cause you to feel uncomfortable during the examination. By gently pressing on the abdomen the pelvic organs, womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes can be felt, and the doctor can then assess whether everything is normal, confirm the pregnancy and assess the gestational age (how many weeks you are pregnant). The examination shouldn't hurt, but if you are tense the examination may feel uncomfortable.

Free Chlamydia Screening

We provide a free walk-in Chlamydia Screening Service for both men and women.

If your test proves positive both you and your partner will require treatment as soon as possible in order to prevent any complications.

Please click here for further details on Chlamydia Testing.

Facilities

We have a suite of offices, including consultation and examination rooms. There is also a spacious waiting room for patient and supporters.