New e-network for midwives and other professionals who work on FGM issues

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has launched an e-network for specialist midwives and other professionals working on the frontline to tackle Female genital mutilation (FGM) and support survivors of FGM. The RCM initiative was funded by the Department of Health and NHS England and is aimed at specialist FGM midwives, nurses, doctors, health visitors and relevant health and social care professionals. The e-network will create a virtual forum of support where relevant resources can be accessed and shared, including links to appropriate data on FGM. Janet Fyle Professional Policy Advisor at the RCM said: €œNo local authority area in England