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Staff who work in sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) in the North East and Yorkshire are featuring in a new national campaign to raise awareness of the units and encourage survivors of rape and sexual assault and abuse to seek help.
As part of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, which runs until Sunday 9 February, the NHS is encouraging people to find out how to access help and support from their local SARC.
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This includes crisis care, medical and forensic medical examinations, emergency contraception and testing for sexually transmitted infections.
They can also arrange access to an independent sexual violence advisor (ISVA) and refer to mental health support and voluntary sector sexual violence support services, such as counselling.
People do not need to make a police report to access support from a SARC.
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Hide AdForensic Nurse Advisor for Sexual Assault in the North East and Yorkshire region, Emma Hatfield, is one of the staff featured in the national campaign.
Emma said: “If you have been raped, sexually assaulted or abused and don’t know where to turn, turn to us.
"We are here. Your local SARC team will make sure that you understand what is happening and help you get the support you choose.”
Head of Health and Justice with NHS England North East and Yorkshire, Dave King, said: “Sexual assault and abuse can happen to anyone.
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Hide Ad"SARCs provide free, specialist care and support to anyone who has been raped, sexually assaulted, or abused.
"Please, if you have been raped, sexually assaulted, or abused, contact your nearest SARC where you will be cared for in a place where you are safe.”
To find out more about help after sexual assault and abuse, visit www.nhs.uk/sarcs
Sexual assault referral centres in the North East and Yorkshire
For North East and Cumbria there are services at
The Angel Centre
Teesside SARC
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Hide AdThe Meadows. Appointments and referrals can be made by calling: 0330 223 0099 lines are open 24/7, every day of the year.
The Bridgeway. Appointments and referrals can be made by calling: 0808 118 6432 lines are open 24/7, every day of the year.
For Yorkshire and Humber region there are services at
Hackenthorpe Lodge – South Yorkshire
Hazelhurst Centre – West Yorkshire
Casa Suite – Humberside
Bridge House – North Yorkshire.
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