The early pregnancy assessment and gynaecology unit (EPAGU) is a nurse-led, consultant-directed specialist unit for women who need emergency care for gynaecological problems and problems in early pregnancy. 

Every effort is made to see any urgent GP referrals with abdominal pain in early pregnancy on the same day, and non-urgent referrals on the same or the next day.

The unit at Barnet Hospital is open Sunday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, with scanning facilities from 8.30am to 4.30pm.

At the Royal Free Hospital, the unit is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 8pm, with scanning facilities from 9am to 5pm. The unit is also open on Saturday from 9am to 5pm.

Patients needing assistance outside of these hours should attend the hospitals’ emergency department.

Contact information

Barnet Hospital

Tel: 020 8216 5233

Royal Free Hospital

Specialist nurses provide advice by telephone on 020 7472 6374 during opening hours. 

You can also call
020 7794 0500 ext 38205 or 31468.

For further advice about emergency gynaecology at the hospital,
call 020 7472 6374 or 020 7794 0500 ext 38205 or 31468.

Referrals are either from a GP or the emergency department.