Turn To Us, We Are Here
Sexual assault or abuse can happen to anyone – it may be a one-off event or happen repeatedly. But we are here, and you can turn to us 24/7 for 24/7 medical, emotional or practical support at your nearest sexual assault referral centre.
Just 1 in 6 people tell a healthcare professional after being raped or sexual assaulted. Whenever it happened, NHS SARCs are here for you, and you can turn to us for specialist support.
If you have been raped, sexually assaulted or abused and don’t know where to turn, search ‘sexual assault referral centres’.
Go to nhs.uk/SARCs to find out more, including where your nearest SARC service is.
About sexual assault referral centres
SARCs offer a safe space and dedicated care, through the NHS, for anyone who has been raped, sexually assaulted or abused, at any time in their life. people who have been raped, sexually assaulted or abused.
SARCs are here for everyone, regardless of when the incident happened. They are located across England the country and offer specialist practical, medical and emotional support 24/7.
These services are commissioned by NHS England and NHS Improvement, along with police and crime commissioners.