SARCS(Sexual Assualt Response Co-ordination Service) - Family support directory

When support is available: The NHS Scotland sexual assault self-referral phone service can help to arrange care for you in the days following a rape or sexual assault. The service may be able to arrange for you to have a forensic medical examination (FME) at a SARCS without making a report to the police. The sexual assault self-referral phone service can refer you to a local healthcare professional at a sexual assault response co-ordination service (SARCS). After you phone, the healthcare professional at the SARCS will phone you back to discuss and arrange your care. If you were raped or sexually assaulted over 7 days ago, there are places that can provide the best and most appropriate care for you, Please see the weblink below for more information.
Who qualifies: Open to all.
More information: If you are under 16: Rape and sexual assault are against the law. You should tell someone that you trust. Your safety and wellbeing are important. If you phone the sexual assault self-referral phone service you will be listened to, and will get support and help. The number you’re phoning from will be shown to the person you speak to at the sexual assault self-referral phone service. Your number may have to be shared with other services to make sure you’re safe. If you’re under 16 the person you speak to will make a decision about your immediate safety. They will then take your details and pass them to a healthcare professional – this could be a doctor or a nurse, for example. This healthcare professional will phone you back and explain more about who else will need to be involved for your care and protection. A social worker may also have to be informed. Please see weblink below for more information.
Opening Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Link: https://www.nhsinform.scot/turn-to-sarcs
Contact for assistance: If you’ve been raped or sexually assaulted in the last 7 days, you can phone the sexual assault self-referral phone service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 0800 148 88 88. Calls are free from landlines and mobiles.