Sexual Assault
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Sexual assault referral centres (SARC), offer medical, practical and emotional support. They have specially trained doctors, nurses and support workers to care for you.
SARC’s are available to all, regardless of gender, age of type of assault, or when it happened.
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If you decide to report the assault to the police, they can arrange for you to attend a Sexual assault referral centres (SARC) for medical care and, if you wish a forensic examination..
If you have not reported the assault to the police, you can still refer yourself to a SARC
If you refer yourself to a SARC and are considering reporting the assault to the police, the centre can arrange for you to have an informal chat with a specially trained police officer, who can explain what is involved.
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The following services will also provide treatment or support , and can refer to another service if you need more specialist help (such as a SARC)
A doctor or nurse at your GP surgery.
The Rape Crisis Helpline 0808 802 9999
A&E Department
Sexual Health Clinic
NHS 111
The Police, or dial 101
In an emergency dial 999
Other useful services
National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247