National FGM Support Clinics (NFGMSCs) 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.
If you're pregnant
Support for FGM is available through the maternity department at your local hospital.
If you're under 18
Support for FGM is available through the specialist paediatric service at University College London Hospitals (UCLH).
You can email UCLH for an appointment at UCLH.paediatricsafeguarding@nhs.net.
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 assessment and treatment (including deinfibulation if required)
- emotional support and counselling
- general information
- access to FGM Health Advocates
- referral to a specialist consultant, if needed
Coronavirus update: how to contact a clinic
National FGM Support Clinics cannot give face-to-face support at the moment because of coronavirus (COVID-19). This includes physical assessments and treatment.
But if you are over 18 and not pregnant, you can phone or email a clinic directly to:
- get counselling, emotional support and advice
- be put on a waiting list for physical assessment or treatment when the clinic opens again
Where to find a clinic
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North of England
Leeds – Oakwood Medical Practice (Blossom Clinic)
2 Amberton Terrace, Leeds LS8 3BZ
Contact details:
Phone: 07824 580 988
Email: Leedsth-tr.blossomclinic.fgm@nhs.net
Opening times:
Tuesday (every 2 weeks)
Midlands and East of England
Birmingham Clinic
Summerfield Health Centre, 134 Heath Street, Birmingham, B18 7AL
Contact details:
Phone: 07989 209 483
Email: swbh.summerfieldfgm@nhs.net
London
Brent – SMS Medical Practice (Hibiscus Clinic)
116 Chaplin Road, Wembley, Middlesex HA0 4UZ
Contact details:
Phone: 07776 673 996 or 07796 705 859
E-mail: lnwh-tr.fgmbrentservices@nhs.net
Opening times:
Tuesday (every 2 weeks)
Croydon – Edridge Practice (Calabash Clinic)
Impact House, 2 Edridge Rd, Croydon CR0 1FE
Contact details:
Phone: 07469 413 290 or 07469 413 341
E-mail: ch-tr.fgmcroydon@nhs.net
Opening times:
Monday (every 2 weeks)
Hammersmith – Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital (Sunflower Clinic)
Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital, Du Cane Road, London W12 0HS
Contact details:
Phone: 07730 970 738 or 07557 894 186
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
Tower Hamlets – Sylvia Pankhurst (Primrose Clinic)
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@nhs.net or janet.barter@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
Waltham Forest – Chingway Medical Centre (The WAHA Clinic)
7 Ching Way, London E4 8YD
Contact details:
Phone: 0207 377 9643
E-mail: bartshealth.fgmwhipps@nhs.net
Opening times:
Friday (every 2 weeks)
South of England
Bristol – Eastville Medical Practice (Rose Clinic)
East Trees Health Centre, 100a Fishponds Road, Bristol BS5 6SA
Contact details:
Phone: 07813 016 911
E-mail: bristolrose.clinic@nhs.net
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.
You do not have to sign up to see what people are saying. But bear in mind that the NHS does not monitor these sites.
#FGMQuestions Twitter conversations
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Page last reviewed: 20 May 2019
Next review due: 20 May 2022