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These documents raise awareness of female genital mutilation (FGM) and provide advice on preventative measures.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Information and suppport about FGM for healthcare professionals.
Get help and support if you or someone you know is a victim or in danger of female genital mutilation (FGM) (also known as 'female circumcision' or 'female genital cutting')
Female genital mutilation (FGM) guidance, case studies and support materials for local authorities, professional services and specialist voluntary organisations.
Apply to get a court protection order if you or someone you know is a victim or in danger of female genital mutilation (FGM) (also known as 'female circumcision' or 'female genital cutting')
Resources explaining healthcare professionals' duty to report cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) in girls under 18.
Gives relevant professionals and the police an understanding of the female genital mutilation (FGM) mandatory reporting duty.
Practical help to support NHS organisations developing new safeguarding policies and procedures for female genital mutilation (FGM).
Videos to help healthcare professionals understand, safeguard and care for women and girls affected by female genital mutilation (FGM).
Use this form to make an application with the family court for a Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) protection order.
This outlines what FGM is, the legislation and penalties involved and the help and support available. The statement is often referred to as a health passport.
Form FGM003: Application to vary, extend or discharge a Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Protection Order.
This leaflet provides facts relating to female genital mutilation (FGM).
Information about FGM protection orders and how to apply for an order.
These are frank accounts of women's and girls’ experiences of dealing with FGM in the UK.
Fact sheet, with translations, for communities on mandatory reporting of female genital mutilation.
Form FGM006: Application for leave to apply for a Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Protection Order.
Information on what NHS staff are expected to do as part of the new requirements set out in the FGM enhanced dataset.
Who can apply for an order, how to apply and what happens when the court receives your application.
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