ℹ️ *This message references sexual assault.*
Today is the start of sexual abuse and sexual violence week.
Sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) support people after rape or sexual assault – *no matter when it happened.*
They help with:
💬 immediate emotional support
🩺 medical care (including DNA evidence collection, if you want to)
🦠 STI and HIV testing and assessments
🧠 getting counselling and mental health support
🤝 accessing sexual violence support services
*You’ll be in control every step of the way. It’s your choice if you want to involve the police.*
📞 phone lines open 24/7.
Find your nearest SARC at nhs.uk/SARCs