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 us on 01277 240620
If you have made the decision to self refer to Oakwood Place 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.
- 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 us on 01277 240620
If you have made the decision to self refer to Oakwood Place 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 services provided by Oakwood Place, there are also a range of 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 on the button below to find out more information.
As well as the services provided by Oakwood Place, there are also a range of 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 on the button below to find out more information.
Also see Follow-Up Services
If you are not considering or have decided not to report to the police and would like to find out more information about what options are available to you please click on the below button. This will take you to a list of services and useful links.
Alternatively, If you would like to find out more about the self referral service offered by Oakwood Place please click on the below button. You are also welcome to contact us on 01277 240620 where we would be happy to help you answer any questions you may have.