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The Female Genital Cutting / Mutilation Children and Young People's Clinic: UCLH

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Under Review — this page was due to be reviewed by Thursday, 04 June 2026. The information shown here may be outdated.

Medical and psychological treatment for female genital cutting/mutilation (FGC/M) in children and young people, with assessments for other children in affected families and referrals to counselling and surgery if needed.

Practitioners have close links with Police, social care and local community groups and can refer to counselling and surgery if required.


Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

  • girls aged 0-18 years who:
    • have suffered female genital mutilation (FGC/M)
    • may be at risk of FGC/M
    • for whom there is a suspicion or disclosure that they have undergone FGC/M

How to Refer

Healthcare professionals can make referrals by phone

EMIS form

Referral methods: Email

Complete the Child FGM Safeguarding Referral and send to UCLH.cypsafeguarding@nhs.net

Where to find the form

  • NCL: NCL Global Documents > Paediatric


Review date: Thursday, 04 June 2026