Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Mandatory reporting duty

Abridged version of guidance from gov.uk FGM: mandatory reporting in healthcare

Mandatory reporting duty applies:

  • The girl/young person has told you she had FGM.

  • Health professional has observed a physical sign appearing to show girl/young person has had FGM

Action

  • Health Professional who initially identified the FGM calls 101 (police) to make a report.

  • Update your local safeguarding lead

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Dr Rajesh VarmaFemale Genital Mutilation, FGM