Birmingham FGM Safeguarding Contacts and Pathways
Key contact information
Immediate Risk
- Call 999 if a child is at imminent risk of FGM or harm
Website: Who to contact if you’re worried about a vulnerable adult or child | Birmingham City Council
Children’s Advice and Support Service (CASS)
- For referrals and advice if you suspect a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm:
- Phone: 0121 303 1888 (Mon - Thu 8.45m - 5.15pm, Fri 8.45am - 4.15pm)
- Emergency out-of-hours: 0121 675 4806
- Website: Refer a child who you’re concerned about | Refer a child who you’re concerned about | Birmingham Children's Trust
- The website contains links to Birmingham’s multi-agency threshold document Right Help Right Time.
- You can also go directly to the Request For Support form page on the Trust website.
- FGM support page on this website: FGM signs, how to report, plus national and local support | FGM - Female Genital Mutilation | Birmingham Children's Trust
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
- Integrated team for risk assessment and information sharing across social care, police, health, and education.
Website: Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) | Lifestyles - children | Birmingham City Council
Local NHS FGM Specialist Clinics
- Birmingham Women’s Hospital
Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham B15 2TG
Tel: 0121 472 1377
Specialist contacts: Natalie Shorthouse / Alison Byrne
Email: natalie.shorthouse@bwhct.nhs.uk
Clinic: Thursdays
Website: FGM-Specialist-Clinics-in-the-UK-updated-29-July-2025.pdf
- Heartlands Hospital – Well Women’s Clinic
Bordesley Green East, Birmingham B9 5SS
Tel: 0121 424 3909
Specialist Midwife: Alison Burnes
Email: allison.burnes@heartofengland.nhs.uk
- Summerfield Health Centre
134 Heath Street, Birmingham B18 7AL
Tel: 07989 209 483
Email: swbh.summerfieldfgm@nhs.net
Website: National FGM Support Clinics - NHS - NHS
National Helplines
- NSPCC FGM Helpline: 0800 028 3550 | Email: fgm.help@nspcc.org.uk
- FORWARD: 020 8960 4000 | support@forwarduk.org.uk
FGM Protection Orders (FGMPO)
- Apply via Family Court Birmingham using Form FGM001 (or FGM006 if applying for someone else).
- No court fee.
- Conditions can include passport surrender, travel restrictions, and no-contact orders.
- Guidance: Apply for an FGM Protection Order [gov.uk]