Reporting FGM concerns

If you or someone else is in immediate danger related to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), call 999.  

If there is not an immediate danger, you can report your concerns to: 

  • the NSPCC 
  • Scotland’s domestic abuse helpline  
  • a teacher or health professional 

The NSPCC 

You can call the NSPCC’s free FGM helpline to report concerns anonymously. 

Freephone: 0800 028 3550 
8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday 
Email: fgm.help@NSPCC.org.uk

Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage helpline 

Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage helpline is confidential and free to call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Freephone: 0800 027 1234 
24 hours a day, 7 days a week 
Email: helpline@sdafmh.org.uk  

If you’re visiting another country 

If you’re abroad and need help or advice about FGM, contact the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

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