Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 2
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Inconsistent FGM survivor services and poor referral pathways create postcode lottery
Conclusion
Services for FGM survivors and access to them remains inconsistent across the UK. While some variation in access to services may be expected in line with local prevalence, there is a lack of effective referral pathways. This has created a postcode lottery that risks leaving women and girls without the essential support and care they need. (Conclusion, Paragraph 19)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 2 December 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗