Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC)
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Overview
Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC) is the only national charity in the UK dedicated to supporting parents and healthcare professionals through antenatal screening and its consequences. They offer impartial information and support to expectant parents facing decisions about antenatal tests and results, throughout their journey—before, during, and after tests, receiving unexpected or difficult news, and making decisions about what to do.
Support Services
Helpline Support: Provides a confidential helpline answered by trained staff, offering information and support to parents making decisions before, during, or after antenatal tests.
Information Resources: Offers a range of highly regarded literature for parents and families, including handbooks for those considering continuing a pregnancy after a prenatal diagnosis of fetal anomaly or considering a termination.
Support for Professionals: Provides training and resources for healthcare professionals to improve the care and support they offer to parents facing difficult antenatal decisions.
Support For…
ARC supports expectant parents making decisions before, during, or after antenatal screening and testing, those told their unborn baby has or might have an anomaly, and those having to make decisions about continuing or ending the pregnancy. They also support healthcare professionals involved in antenatal care.
“ARC was there for us when we received unexpected news during our pregnancy. Their support and information were invaluable”
How to connect
Website: https://www.arc-uk.org/
Helpline: 020 7713 7486 (Monday – Friday: 10 am – 5:30 pm)
Email: info@arc-uk.org
Text: 07908 683004
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARCantenatal
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ARCantenatal
Legal Entity
ARC-ANTENATAL RESULTS AND CHOICES is a registered charity in England and Wales (number 1148653).
Click Here for more information on their legal entity in England & Wales.
Location
Based in London, ARC provides services across the UK, offering support through their helpline, email, and online resources accessible to individuals nationwide.
Founders
ARC was established by a group of parents and professionals who recognised the need for non-directive information and support for those facing difficult decisions following antenatal screening and testing.
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