Circumcision on the NHS: how health trusts are breaking guidelines

Male circumcision used to be widespread in Britain. Seventy years ago, more than a third of boys were circumcised.

Since then, medical opinion has swung against it, and the procedure is now mainly carried out here for religious reasons.

As such, according to NHS guidelines, it should only be carried out, and paid for, privately.

But an investigation by More4 News has found an increasing number of health trusts are bowing to pressure, and offering circumcisions free on the NHS.



Note: Nina Teggarty's report does show aspects of the operation.

This piece features an interview with Paul McGee, assistant director of the Heart of Birmingham Primary Care Trust.

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