Guidance

FGM case studies

These are frank accounts of women's and girls’ experiences of dealing with FGM in the UK.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 9 April 2014
• Last updated: 24 November 2015
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  1. 24 November 2015

     Updated 'Positive working between midwife and GP' case study and removed 'Example of voluntary sector support to survivors' case study.

  2. 9 April 2014

     First published.

Documents

Interpreting, awareness-raising and advice

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Taking a multi-agency approach

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Positive working between midwife and GP

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Details

These case studies highlight various issues including a lack of:

• proper training for midwives
• referral procedures among services
• general help and support for girls or women with FGM