Showing posts with label FGM. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FGM. Show all posts
Wednesday, 5 July 2017
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Latest experimental statistics about female genital mutilation published
New official figures published today provide experimental statistics on female genital mutilation (FGM) in England, from July 2016 to September 2016.
The Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Enhanced Dataset is a repository for data collected by healthcare providers in England, including acute hospital providers, mental health providers and GP practices.
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
FGM: mandatory reporting in healthcare
Resources published by the Department of Health explaining healthcare professionals' duty to report cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) in girls under 18.
Friday, 23 December 2016
Female genital mutilation: RCN guidance for sexual health care
The publication Female Genital Mutilation: An RCN Resource for Nursing and Midwifery Practice (RCN, 2016) provides detailed information on aspects of FGM. With advances in understanding and updated legislation, there is a need for more specific support for those working in some defined areas of health care practice.
As a result, this publication acts as a supplement and focuses on those professionals working in sexual health care services, such as sexual health clinics, genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics and children services.
Wednesday, 14 December 2016
Safeguarding women and girls at risk of FGM
Practical help to support NHS organisations developing new safeguarding policies and procedures for female genital mutilation (FGM).
Tuesday, 26 July 2016
5,700 new cases of FGM during 2015/16
Cases of female genital mutilation continue to grow, with 5,700 more recorded in the year to March 2016, according to figures from the Health and Social Care Information Centre
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