Female genital mutilation (FGM) - National FGM Support Clinics

National FGM Support Clinics-Female genital mutilation (FGM)







National FGM Support Clinics (NFGMSC) are community-based clinics that offer a range of support services for women with female genital mutilation (FGM).
This service is available to women aged 18 or older who are not pregnant when they seek support.

How the clinics can help

National FGM Support Clinics are a place for women with FGM to discuss their health needs in a sensitive and non-judgmental environment.
The services are provided by an all-female team and include:
  • physical assessments and treatment (including deinfibulation if required)
  • emotional support and counselling
  • general information
  • access to FGM Health Advocates
  • referral to a specialist consultant, if needed

How to access a clinic

National FGM Support Clinics run either weekly or every 2 weeks.
Referrals from GPs and other health professionals are strongly encouraged, but you can also access a clinic through:
  • walk-in appointments
  • using a self-referral service

Where to find a clinic

North of England

Information:

Leeds – Oakwood Medical Practice

2 Amberton Terrace, Leeds LS8 3BZ
Contact details:
Phone: 07824 580 988
Opening times:
Tuesday (weekly)

London

Information:

Brent – SMS Medical Practice

116 Chaplin Road, Wembley, Middlesex HA0 4UZ
Contact details:
Opening times:
Tuesday (weekly)
Information:

Croydon – Edridge Practice

Impact House, 2 Edridge Rd, Croydon CR0 1FE
Contact details:
Opening times:
Monday (weekly)
Information:

Ealing – Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital

Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital, Du Cane Road, London W12 0HS
Contact details:
Phone: 07730 970 738
E-mail: juliet.albert@nhs.net
Opening times:
Monday: 12pm to 8pm
Tuesday: 12pm to 8pm
Wednesday: 12pm to 8pm
Thursday: 12pm to 8pm
Friday: 9.30am to 5.30pm
Information:

Tower Hamlets – Sylvia Pankhurst

Mile End Hospital, Bancroft Road, London E1 4DG
Contact details:
Phone: 020 7377 7898 or 020 7377 7870 or 020 8223 8322
E-mail: vanessa.apea@bartshealth.nhs.uk or janet.barter@bartshealth.nhs.uk
Opening times:
Monday: 12pm to 8pm
Tuesday: 12pm to 8pm
Wednesday: 12pm to 8pm
Thursday: 12pm to 8pm
Friday: 9.30am to 5.30pm
Information:

Waltham Forest – Chingway Medical Centre

7 Ching Way, London E4 8YD
Contact details:
Opening times:
Friday (every 2 weeks)

South of England

Information:

Bristol – Eastville Medical Practice

East Trees Health Centre, 100a Fishponds Road, Bristol BS5 6SA
Contact details:

Helpful social media channels and conversations

You can search using hashtags to see what people on Twitter are saying about FGM and using National FGM Support Clinics.
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