ANYONE needing to request a termination of pregnancy can now refer themselves by phoning central booking number.
Hywel Dda Health Board’s sexual health service provides pregnancy advice at Withybush Hospital and women needing support and information about termination can make their own appointments.
Women can still get advice from their GP and GPs can either give the booking number to their patients or arrange an appointment via the booking line on their behalf.
Lisa Humphrey, Service Delivery Manager for Gynaecology and Sexual Health, said: “Improving timely access to the Gynaecology service is an important first step to develop the service provided for any woman in the county who would like to request a termination of pregnancy. By providing one central contact number we can ensure that patients are put through to the correct service without any delay.”
The booking number - 01267 248674 – is for the Sexual Health Service Appointments and Information line, which can be used by both patients and healthcare professionals, and is open from 9.15am until 4.30pm.
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