The NHS offers the following guidance if you have had FGM or you're worried that you or someone you know is at risk:
- If someone is in immediate danger, you can contact the police immediately by dialling 999.
- If you're concerned that someone may be at risk, you can contact the NSPCC helpline on 0800 028 3550 or fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk.
- If you're under pressure to have FGM performed on your daughter, ask a GP, your health visitor or another healthcare professional for help, or contact the NSPCC helpline.
- If you have had FGM, you can get help from a specialist NHS gynaecologist or FGM service – ask a GP, your midwife or any other healthcare professional about services in your area.
- You can read about National FGM Support Clinics and where to find them.
Karma Nirvana
For support and guidance about Forced Marriage and so-called ‘honour-based’ violence, contact Karma Nirvana UK Helpline: 0800 5999 247.
The Forced Marriage Unit
The Forced Marriage Unit leads on the government’s forced marriage policy, outreach and casework. It operates both inside the UK (where support is provided to any individual) and overseas (where consular assistance is provided to British nationals, including dual nationals). The FMU operates a public helpline to provide advice and support to:
- victims and potential victims of forced marriage
- professionals dealing with cases
The FMU public helpline can help with:
- safety advice
- providing assistance when an unwanted spouse is due to move to the UK (‘reluctant sponsor’ cases)
- where possible, assistance in repatriation of victims held against their will overseas.