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Phoning the sexual assault self-referral phone service
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.
You can expect to be at the sexual assault response co-ordination service (SARCS) clinic for 2 to 3 hours, but much of this time will be spent talking you through what each step will involve and answering any questions you may have.
When you talk to the healthcare professional at the SARCS ahead of your appointment, they can give you more information about what to expect.
Remember that you can stop or pause the examination at any time, whether you want to end the process altogether or need a short break.
You can choose to consent to some parts of the examination and refuse others.
Throughout the process the healthcare professionals will ensure that you are fully informed and in control, and you'll be made as comfortable as possible for the entire process.
Last updated:
01 April 2022