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 |
|---|---|---|
Dr Nadeem Ahmed Manchester Circumcision Clinic Thornely Medical Centre, Thornely Street Hyde, Cheshire SK14 1JY 07737742913 & 07785251919 |
Dr Nadeem Ahmed | |
Dr Afzal Hussain Walmersley Road Medical Practice 07811125404 |
Dr Afzal Hussain |
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Dr Shafi Ullah Khan AMS Clinic ManchesterCheetham Hill Medical Centre AMS Clinic Bradford & Leeds72 Oak Lane |
Dr Shafi Ullah Khan |
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