Reading List

Key UK guidance and further reading for dental nurses completing this FGM Safeguarding Level 3 course.

• GOV.UK - Multi-agency statutory guidance on female genital mutilation - statutory guidance for safeguarding and supporting women and girls affected by FGM.
• GOV.UK - Mandatory reporting of female genital mutilation: procedural information - explains the England and Wales duty for regulated professionals and teachers.
• GOV.UK - Female genital mutilation resource pack - safeguarding resources, support links and good practice examples.
• GOV.UK - Safeguarding women and girls at risk of FGM - practical safeguarding and risk-assessment resources for health professionals.
• NHS - Female genital mutilation - patient-facing overview, urgent advice and support information.
• NHS - National FGM Support Clinics - specialist support services for women aged 18 or over in England.
• NHS England Digital - FGM Information Sharing - information about the England FGM-IS safeguarding system.
• RCPCH - Level 3 safeguarding competencies - current Level 3 safeguarding expectations for healthcare staff.
• NSPCC Learning - Protecting children from FGM - professional guidance, risk information and UK country notes.
• National FGM Centre - FGM Assessment Tool - assessment support and good practice guidance for safeguarding professionals.
• Scottish Government - Responding to FGM in Scotland - multi-agency guidance for Scotland.
• GOV.WALES - Female genital mutilation: guidance for professionals - Welsh professional guidance and support routes.
• GDC - Principle 8: Raise concerns if patients are at risk - professional expectations for speaking up and escalation.
• GDC - Scope of Practice - guidance on working within scope, competence and indemnity.
• GDC - Safe Practitioner: Dental Nurse - dental nurse outcomes and behaviours, including advocacy, records, cultural competence and speaking up.