Female genital mutilation (FGM) services

The Brent Hibiscus clinic provides information and support for women with FGM. To use the service, you must be 18 years and older and not pregnant at the time of seeking help.

We can refer you to other services if you are pregnant.

Service hours: Every Friday from 8am to 4pm
Ages seen: 18 years and above
Location: Brent Hibiscus clinic, Room 1 in Antenatal clinic, Maternity department, Northwick Park Hospital
Division: Women's, children's and clinical services
General manager: Prabha Greedhun

We care for women who have undergone FGM, and offer support for both the physical and psychological aspects of the practice:

• de-infibulation
• physical health assessment
• holistic and woman-centred safeguarding risk assessment to establish whether any children known to the woman are at risk or have had FGM
• advice about effect on future pregnancies and deliveries
• therapeutic specialist FGM counselling

We can also provide direct onward referrals to specialists FGM gynaecologist services for complex cases.

We accept referrals from GPs and other healthcare professionals. You can also refer yourself to our service:

• email the FGM service
• call us on:
  • 020 8869 5478
  • 07776 673 996
• call 07855 147 294 to speak to the FGM health advocate