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Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC) – Antenatal Screening Decisions, Pregnancy Loss and Bereavement Support
Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC) is a UK charity providing independent, non-directive information and emotional support to parents facing unexpected antenatal screening results or diagnoses. Its confidential helpline helps families understand their options, navigate difficult pregnancy decisions and access bereaveme...
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Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC) is a UK charity providing independent, non-directive information and emotional support to parents facing unexpected antenatal screening results or diagnoses. Its confidential helpline helps families understand their options, navigate difficult pregnancy decisions and access bereavement support following termination for medical reasons or pregnancy loss.
- Antenatal results: Understand unexpected screening or scan findings.
- Pregnancy decisions: Impartial support when considering next steps.
- Bereavement: Support following termination for medical reasons.
- Peer support: Access specialist parent forums and resources.
- Helpline: 020 7713 7486, Mon–Fri, 10 am–5:30 pm.
- Text: 07908 683004.
Important: ARC does not replace clinical advice or make decisions for parents.
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Organisation: Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC) Registered charity numbers: 1148653 (England and Wales); SC046380 (Scotland) Registered company number: 08085949 Support for parents: https://www.arc-uk.org/for-parents/ Contact and helpline: https://www.arc-uk.org/contact-us/ Continuing a pregnancy: https://www.arc-uk.org/for-parents/continuing-a-pregnancy/ Ending a pregnancy: https://www.arc-uk.org/for-parents/ending-a-pregnancy/ Bereavement and peer support: https://www.arc-uk.org/for-parents/ Helpline: 020 7713 7486 Text support: 07908 683004 (UK only) Email: info@arc-uk.org Helpline hours: Monday–Friday, 10 am–5:30 pm. Evening appointments: Tuesday and Thursday, 8 pm–10 pm, by prior arrangement via email. Geographic coverage: United Kingdom Cost: Free confidential helpline, information and emotional support. Eligibility: Parents and families experiencing unexpected antenatal screening results, fetal diagnoses, difficult pregnancy decisions or associated bereavement. Access: Self-referral by telephone, text or email. Healthcare professionals may also signpost families. Source workbook: MidwifePlus Public Resource Directory Listing ID: MP-039 Source checked: 6 November 2026 Next suggested review: May 2027 Editorial status: Reviewed for directory listing Partnership status: Independent signposting; no partnership implied.
Approved 6 November 2026 · Review due 5 May 2027
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