Sexual Assault
SEXUAL ASSAULT ADULT ONLY
- Refer all ED attendances where Sexual Violence/ Abuse is a concern / contributory factor via safeguarding tab to the OUH Safeguarding team via blue cross / discharge summary.
- Document all dependents that are living in the same household - Full names / DOB if applicable
- Consent is only required for any referral to tertiary services
- Signpost to TVP and additional info below may be useful .
Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC)
SARC – Sexual Assault Referral Centres
SARC is a specialist centre for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted, which provides forensic services as well as help and advice.
If you are in Oxfordshire, the closest SARCs are in Bicester, Slough and Swindon. You can find out more information:
Bicester and Slough SARCs web: www.solacesarc.org.uk phone: 0300 130 3036.
Swindon SARC web: www.swindonsanctuary.co.uk phone: 0808 168 0024.
If you are outside Oxfordshire, you can find your nearest SARC here: www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/Rape-and-sexual-assault-referral-centres/LocationSearch/364
Useful Information
NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood)
NAPAC offers support to adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect. More information including opening hours can be found on NAPAC’s website which offers a large range of resources for survivors, as well as those who care for and work with them.
Private and confidential helpline: 0808 801 0331
We also offer a support email service for those who feel more comfortable seeking support in writing. Please contact us at support@napac.org.uk.
The National Male Survivor Helpline and Online Service
The National Male Survivor Helpline is a confidential helpline for male victims of sexual violence and abuse. They also provide emotional support via telephone, SMS (text), live chat and email.
Phone: 0808 800 5005
SMS: 020 3322 1860
WhatsApp: 07491 816064
Text: 07860 065187
Information including opening hours for the National Male Rape and Sexual Abuse online helpline can be found at www.survivorsuk.org or by contacting:
Email: help@survivorsuk.org SMS: 020 3322 1860 WhatsApp: 07491 816064
Email: support@safeline.org.uk
Samaritans: Free phone 116 123.
Open 24 hours a day 365 days a week to talk
Talking Space: 01865 901222.
Offers a free range of talking therapies. Self-referrals made via the online referral form or phone line.
Oxfordshire Safe Haven
Our warm and friendly team are here to offer support to adults (18+) living in Oxfordshire either in person or at the end of the phone. Nobody should suffer alone
Phone: 01865 903 037
Email: osh@oxfordshiremind.org.uk
Open: 11.30am – 9.30 pm, 7 days a week