Turn to SARCS

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.

7 days and under

What to do if you've been raped or sexually assaulted in the last 7 days.

Over 7 days

What options you have if you've been raped or sexually assaulted more than 7 days ago.

If you're under 16

Information for people under 16 who have been raped or sexually assaulted.

What is the NHS Scotland sexual assault self-referral phone service?

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.

Further support

Where to find support if you've been raped or sexually assaulted

Learn about where you can get help and support, whether or not you decide to have a forensic medical examination (FME).

Supporting someone who has been raped or sexually assaulted

Information on how to support someone who has been raped or sexually assaulted.