Professionals
This page is aimed at Professionals working within agencies such as Health and Social Care, Local Authorities and the Public Sector who may wish to refer into the SARC, or familiarise themselves with our services. If you would like further information or training from Oakwood Place about our service please get in touch using our Contact Form or by calling 01277 240 620.
Our Service
Oakwood Place, Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) offers a range of support services to anyone living within the Essex area who has experienced sexual abuse or sexual violence, either recently or in the past.
Clients can self-refer without having to involve the Police, it is not necessary for a report to have been made to access our services. We can also, with a client's permission, take initial referrals from other professionals such as, but not limited to GP's, A&E and Sexual Health Clinics.
We also work alongside Essex Police to support any clients who have chosen to report to the Police.
Clients can self-refer without having to involve the Police, it is not necessary for a report to have been made to access our services. We can also, with a client's permission, take initial referrals from other professionals such as, but not limited to GP's, A&E and Sexual Health Clinics.
We also work alongside Essex Police to support any clients who have chosen to report to the Police.
Services for 12's and Under
Services for Children aged 12 and under are provided by specialist trained paediatricians. To refer a child to a SARC, please follow your organisational Safeguarding Policy/Essex SET procedures. For further information see our Paediatric Pathway below.
Open Days
Oakwood Place holds monthly open days allowing Professionals from all agencies to attend the SARC, where they will receive a tour following the journey of our clients, understand the roles of the team throughout the process and network with other professionals.
You can download our list of Open Day dates by clicking here.
If you would like to attend an open day, please get in touch using our Contact Page or call 01277 240620.
You can download our list of Open Day dates by clicking here.
If you would like to attend an open day, please get in touch using our Contact Page or call 01277 240620.
Downloadable Resources
We have a range of information about our service available to download, if you cannot find what you are looking for please contact us for further information using the Contact Page.
PathwaysOakwood Place Professional Pathway
Oakwood Place Professional Peadiatric Pathway Oakwood Place Self-Referral Pathway Training MaterialsOakwood Place provide training for professionals.
If you wish one of the SARC team to provide any training for your organisation, please contact us to discuss. SARC Training Dates for Social Workers Compliments, Comments and Complaints |
LeafletsAnnual Reports |
We welcome any feedback about our service, and strive to constantly improve the service we provide to clients, and build positive relationships with agencies and services throughout Essex. If you have feedback about how we can do this please let us know through the contact form, by email or in writing.
Despite our best efforts we acknowledge that there may be times that clients or their carers may not feel completely happy with the service they have received. We encourage anyone attending to discuss these concerns whilst they are at the SARC to resolve any issues as soon as possible.
If you would like to make a complaint about our service, please do so in writing to: complaints@mountainhealthcare.co.uk
Despite our best efforts we acknowledge that there may be times that clients or their carers may not feel completely happy with the service they have received. We encourage anyone attending to discuss these concerns whilst they are at the SARC to resolve any issues as soon as possible.
If you would like to make a complaint about our service, please do so in writing to: complaints@mountainhealthcare.co.uk
