Immediate Services
If someone has been raped or sexually assaulted we offer the following services:
If you have been raped or sexually assaulted within the last 14 days and require immediate healthcare advice or support without direct police involvement please call our direct free phone number given below.
0800 033 7797
If you decide to attend the Saturn Centre without having contacted the police first, the Medical Examiner will be the person to take the forensic samples, aided by the Support Worker. This will only be done with your permission. These samples can be stored to give you the opportunity to spend some time considering if you would like to go ahead with a police investigation.
Supporting you along the way
As well as The Saturn Centre there are also other services available to support you throughout this difficult time. If you are considering reporting to the police or if you have already reported to the police please click the button below to find out more information.
- Forensic medical examination by a specialist female nurse. This examination will be carried out as sympathetically as possible, and can be undertaken whether the police are involved or not.
- Emergency Contraception and a referral to sexual health services.
- Emotional Support will be available from a dedicated Crisis Support Worker when you attend the centre.
- Risk assessment of any potential future harm will be undertaken by either the Support Worker or the SOLO officer, if in attendance. If necessary, a safety plan will be discussed in order to prevent ongoing danger. Staff at the Saturn Centre understand that many offences are committed by someone known to the man or woman assaulted.
If you have been raped or sexually assaulted within the last 14 days and require immediate healthcare advice or support without direct police involvement please call our direct free phone number given below.
0800 033 7797
If you decide to attend the Saturn Centre without having contacted the police first, the Medical Examiner will be the person to take the forensic samples, aided by the Support Worker. This will only be done with your permission. These samples can be stored to give you the opportunity to spend some time considering if you would like to go ahead with a police investigation.
Supporting you along the way
As well as The Saturn Centre there are also other services available to support you throughout this difficult time. If you are considering reporting to the police or if you have already reported to the police please click the button below to find out more information.
If you are not considering reporting to the police and want to find out more about what is available to you please click on the button below. This will take you to a list of services and useful links.
Also see Follow-up Services.
