Every health board has a Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (SARCS), which offers forensic examination, and is the prime referral pathway for those who have suffered a sexual assault. Please note that people can self-refer for support even if they do not want police involvement. Patient information is available on NHS Inform: www.nhsinform.scot/sarcs.
Please note that people can self-refer for support even if they do not want police involvement
The SARCS page also outlines the timeframe for examinations and tests and the other support SARCS offers those who have been raped or sexually assaulted.
Patients can also present to other services such as Healthy Respect or peripheral clinics
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NHS 24 0800 148 8888
NHS Inform www.nhsinform.scot/sarcs
Rape Crisis Scotland Helpline 5pm -midnight 08088 010302 www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Police Scotland – Emergency 999 non emergencies 101
Victim Support Scotland 0800 160 1985
Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87
Childline 0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk
Beira’s Place 0131 526 3944 10am-5pm Resources – Beira’s Place (beirasplace.org.uk)
Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline 0800 027 1234 www.sdafmh.org.uk
