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6th February 2017 International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM: National Day of Action….
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) The World Health Organisation (WHO, 2010) has classified FGM as: “all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organ for non-medical reasons” Where you become aware of a case, the legislation requires you to make a report to the police force area within which the girl resides. It is recommended that you make a report orally by calling 101, the single non-emergency number. Practitioners are also required to contact the MASH on 443 2600 as this is a safeguarding issue relating to a child.
For further information access the following websites:
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/female-genital-mutilation/pages/introduction.aspx
Local advice contact Savera on saveraliverpool@hotmail.co.uk Helpline: 07716 266 484
You can access online training at the KSCB website: https://www.knowsleyscp.org.uk/multi-agency-training/
