Medical support

If you would like to access medical support, services are available to help provide compassionate support to any person who has experienced this distressing event, either recently or in the past, and to provide any investigations or medical treatment necessary.

Where to get medical support

You can access medical support (including for injuries or infections) from:

NHS Lothian Sexual assault Response Coordination Service (SARCS)

SARCS is a confidential NHS service. You can contact SARCS for medical care and support in the days following rape or sexual assault. You can also consider whether you would like SARCS to preserve forensic evidence. 

Help after a rape or sexual assault | NHS inform

You can also contact University or external support channels for more detail.

University support: Equally Safe Team

External support channels

Things to remember

  • It is your choice. You will not be rushed into making any decisions and are encouraged to ask questions. You can ask to bring someone with you, such as a trusted friend or relative.
  • You are in control. You can ask the healthcare professional providing the care to pause or stop at any time.
  • You should try to seek help as soon as possible after the assault. A forensic examination is normally only carried out within 7 days of the assault taking place, but you can seek medical advice and support at any stage in the future.
  • You’re not alone. If you have experienced any form of sexual assault, SARCS and other services are here for you.

 

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