Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic (EPAC)

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Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic (EPAC)

Epac is located in Ashcombe clinic on the second floor and is open from 09.00 - 17.00 for advice and support. Ultrasound scans are available between 09.30 and 11.15. The clinic is led by specialist midwives and supported by consultant gynaecologists who see women with early pregnancy complications up to 19weeks + 6 days.

This service is accessed via a referral system only. Referrals may be made from the Emergency department (ED), GP and midwives. Women can contact EPAC directly for advice and support.

Any woman with excessive bleeding and/or severe abdominal pain should attend the nearest ED (Weston ED is not open from 22.00 to 08.00)

Tel 01934 647082