In a recent joint letter from the NHS England and NHS Improvement Lead for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the national Police Chief Council lead for Honour Based Abuse and the CPS Chief Crown Prosecutor Lead for Honour based abuse, the legal position was reiterated with regard to re-infabulation and piercing. It was a reminder for GPs and primary care clinicians to be ‘alive’ of FGM related issues that statistically are more common in the summer months.
The letter contains helpful statistics highlighting the issues and then sets out the legal position and reporting requirements. The letter concludes with a number of helpful websites where you may wish to gain further information.
Thank you for your extra vigilance and please share these letters with your Surgery colleagues.
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