National Fgm Support ClinicsNational FGM Support Clinics (NFGMSCs) are clinics that offer a range of support services for women with female genital mutilation (FGM). The service is free to access for anyone who's eligible for NHS care. How the clinics can helpNational 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 may include:
How to access a clinicSome National FGM Support Clinics open every day, some are open Monday to Friday, and others are only open on certain days during the week. Referrals from GPs and other healthcare professionals are encouraged, but you can also access a clinic through:
North East of EnglandLeeds - Blossom Clinic, Oakwood Medical Practice2 Amberton Terrace, Leeds LS8 3BZ Contact details: Website: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/services/fgm-blossom-clinic/ Phone: 07824 580 988 Email: Leedsth-tr.blossomclinic.fgm@nhs.net Opening times: Monday 9am to 5pm, Tuesday 10am to 6pm (every 2 weeks) Leeds - St James's HospitalBeckett Street, Harehills, Leeds LS9 7TF Contact details: Phone: 0113 206 6392 Fax: 0113 206 6461 Opening times: Perinatal FGM clinic: Wednesday mornings Postnatal FGM clinic: Tuesday afternoons North West of EnglandLiverpool - Liverpool Women's Hospital Antenatal ClinicCrown Street, Liverpool L8 7SS Contact details: Phone: 0151 702 4180 or 0151 702 4178 Opening times: Mondays 9am and 1.30pm MidlandsBirmingham - Summerfield Health Centre134 Heath Street, Birmingham B18 7AL Contact details: Phone: 07989 209 483 Email: swbh.summerfieldfgm@nhs.net Birmingham - City Hospital Maternity DepartmentDudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH For pregnant women Contact details: Phone: 07989 209 483 Opening times: Every Thursday Birmingham - University Hospitals Birmingham Well Women's ClinicBirmingham Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham B9 5SS Contact details: Phone: 07817 534 274 or 0121 424 3909 Opening times: Open most days Nottingham - Nottingham University Hospital NHS TrustFor pregnant women referred by community midwives Contact details: Phone: 07812 275665 or 0115 883 8414 Opening times: City campus: every other Thursday 9am to 12pm Queens Medical Centre campus: every Thursday 1.30pm to 5pm LondonNorth London - Whittington Hospital Antenatal ClinicLevel 5, Kenwood Wing, The Whittington Hospital, Magdala Avenue, London N19 5NF Contact details: Phone: 020 7288 3482 or 07825 034 665 Opening times: Wednesdays 8am to 6pm North London - Iris Clinic, North Middlesex University HospitalSterling Way, London N18 1QX Take self-referrals Contact details: Phone: 07776 997 893 Email: northmid.irisclinic@nhs.net Opening times: Thursdays 8.30am to 6pm North London - Zahra Clinic, University College HospitalAdult FGM Clinic, Clinic 3, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, London WC1E 6BD Contact details: Phone: 020 3447 9411 or 07944 241 992 Email: uclh.fgmreferrals@nhs.net North London - University College Hospital Children's Outpatient Clinic6th Floor North, 250 Euston Road, London NW1 2PG For under-18s Take self-referrals Contact details: Phone: 020 3447 5241 Email: uclh.cypsafeguarding@nhs.net Opening times: Usually the second Friday of the month (once a month) East London - Primrose Clinic, Mile End HospitalBancroft Road, London E1 4DG Contact details: Phone: 020 7377 7898, 020 7377 7870 or 020 8223 8322 Opening times: Monday to Thursday 12pm to 8pm, Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm East London - Whipps Cross Hospital7 Ching Way, London E4 8YD Take self-referrals Contact details: Phone: 020 7377 9643 Email: bartshealth.fgmwhipps@nhs.net Opening times: Waha clinic: Fridays (every 2 weeks) 9am to 5pm Walk-in clinic: last Friday morning of the month North West London - Brent Hibiscus Clinic, Northwick Park Hospital Maternity DepartmentWatford Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 3UJ Non-pregnant women are treated in the Hibiscus Clinic. Pregnant women are treated in the maternity department Take self-referrals Contact details: Phone: 020 8869 5478 or 07776 673 996 Email: lnwh-tr.fgmbrentservices@nhs.net Opening times: Friday 8am to 4pm North West London - Central Middlesex Hospital Antenatal ClinicActon Lane, Park Royal, London NW10 7NS Contact details: Phone: 020 8963 7180 Opening times: Friday 8am to 4pm West London - Chelsea and Westminster HospitalGynaecology Outpatients, 1st Floor, 369 Fulham Road, London SW10 9NH Take self-referrals Contact details: Phone: 07812 378 363 Email: caw-tr.fgmwestlondon@nhs.net Opening times: Thursday 2pm to 4pm West London - Sunflower Clinic, Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea HospitalDu Cane Road, London W12 0HS For pregnant and non-pregnant women Take self-referrals Contact details: Website: www.imperial.nhs.uk/our-services/common-services/fgm-clinics Phone: 07730 970 738 or 07557 894 186 or 020 3312 1060 Email: imperial.fgmservice.gynaeicht@nhs.net Opening times: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm West London - St Mary's Hospital Well Women ClinicImperial College Healthcare, Day Assessment Unit, Maternity Department, Praed Street, London W2 1NY For pregnant women Contact details: Phone: 020 7886 6691, 020 7886 1443, 020 3312 1060 or 020 3312 1730 Opening times: Every Tuesday South London - Perineal Wounds Clinic, Croydon University HospitalOrchid Suite, 1st floor pink zone, 530 London Road, Thornton Heath CR0 7YE For pregnant women Take self-referrals Contact details: Phone: 020 8401 3647 Email: ch-tr.orchidsuite@nhs.net Opening times: Fridays 9am to 1pm South London - Calabash Clinic, Croydon University Hospital530 London Road, Thornton Heath CR7 7YE Take self-referrals Contact details: Phone: 07469 413 341 Email: ch-tr.fgmcroydon@nhs.net Opening times: Every Monday South West London - St George's Hospital FGM ClinicRoom LNS 4.009, Lansborough Wing, St George's Hospital, Tooting, London SW17 0QT Contact details: Phone: 020 8725 1909 South East EnglandOxford - Rose Clinic, John Radcliffe HospitalHeadley Way, Headington OX3 9DU Contact details: Phone or text: 01865 226959 or 07767 671 406 Email: oxfordrose.clinic@nhs.net Opening times: Friday (every 2 weeks) South West EnglandBristol - Rose Clinic, Eastville Medical PracticeEast Trees Health Centre, 100a Fishponds Road, Bristol BS5 6SA Contact details: Phone: 07813 016 911 Email: bristolrose.clinic@nhs.net Sexual Health AdviceThroughout this series we have help and advice on staying healthy, dealing with Sexually Transmitted Infections, the risks of each type of the most popular gay sex and what to do if the sex you have is not consentual. 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