Petition · Department of Health and Social Care

Fund reconstruction surgery and psychosexual therapy for FGM survivors

Closed 939 signatures

What the petition asks

We urge the Government to support FGM survivors by providing funding to make reconstructive surgery and psychosexual therapy accessible within the NHS. Many survivors face untreated pain and trauma, facing barriers from high costs and limited NHS resources.
I know firsthand the physical and emotional challenges that come with this experience. FGM isn’t just a traumatic, painful procedure forced upon countless young girls and women; it’s a lifelong burden that affects our health, relationships, and mental well-being. For many survivors, myself included, reconstructive surgery offers a path toward healing—physically and psychologically. However, the lack of accessible options within the NHS leaves too many of us unable to seek this relief.

Timeline

31 Oct 2024 Petition opened for signatures
30 Apr 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 939
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 31 Oct 2024
Closed 30 Apr 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 2 Aug 2026.