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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) enhanced dataset Data Provision Notice
Data Provision Notice for the collection of data about patients with FGM being treated across the NHS.
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Overview
The Department of Health needs specific information about patients with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) being treated across the NHS to support the provision of appropriate services to meet the needs of women and girls who have FGM.
Scope of the collection
The scope of the collection is limited to the following organisations in England:
- Acute Trusts (Foundation and non-Foundation)
- Mental Health Trusts (Foundation and non-Foundation)
- General Practices
Legal basis for the process of data
Section 259 of the Health and Social Care Act .
Collection
The collection of the FGM Enhanced Dataset began on 1st April 2015 and is mandatory for all organisations in the scope. Reporting is quarterly and organisations have a month to submit their data before the extract for the report is taken.
Last edited: 15 May 2018 3:52 pm