If you’ve decided that you wish to circumcise your son, how do you find a qualified, safe provider?
Take a look at our resources below, which include advice to help you make an informed choice; and a list of providers who have undertaken the Greater Manchester Infant Male Circumcision Quality Assurance Process.
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Our guide for parents explains what you need to know about circumcision for boys:
Guide For Parents – Circumcision Services For Boys in Greater Manchester [PDF]
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You can obtain further information and advice from several organisations:
| NHS | Advice for parents | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/circumcision-in-boys/ |
| British Association of Paediatric Surgeons | Advice for parents | https://www.baps.org.uk/resources/circumcision/ |
| Healthwatch | If you wish to make a complaint about a poor care experience | https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/your-local-healthwatch/list |
| General Medical Council | If you wish to make a complaint about a doctor | https://www.gmc-uk.org/ |
Female genital cutting has no medical benefits and is illegal under the Female Genital Mutilation Act (2003).
The following providers of infant male circumcision in Greater Manchester have been voluntarily assessed against a set of quality standards. Those who meet all of these standards are listed below (this list is updated every year).
| Provider | Practitioner | Contact |
|---|---|---|
Manchester Circumcision Clinic – Thornely Medical Centre Thornely Street, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 1JY |
Dr Nadeem Ahmed |
07737742913 & 07785251919 |
The AMS Clinic – Cheetham Hill Medical Centre 244 Cheetham Hill Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 8AU |
Ahmed Akhtar, Shafi Khan, David Mennbhai, Fariha Bukhari |
0161 464 4562
|
Walmersley Road Medical Practice |
Dr Hussain | 07811125404 |
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