Swindon & Wiltshire Sexual Assault Referral Centre supports victims of rape or sexual assault throughout Swindon and Wiltshire, whether they are men, women or children.
Trained professionals can provide immediate medical care, a forensic examination and onward referral to counselling and other support.
The service is available whether or not you wish to have police involvement.
SARC accept ISVA referrals for aged 3+ but for forensic services YP need to be 16+. Revival is 13+.
Swindon and Wiltshire SARC is a dedicated centre to support people living in Wiltshire who have experienced sexual assault, whether they be men, women or children. Trained professionals can provide immediate medical care, a forensic examination, counselling and onward referral. We can offer counselling and support for recent and past incidents.
Our confidential service is available whether or not you wish to have Police involvement. We will support you in whatever decisions you choose to make.
Services offered
Sexual assault referral centres offer medical, practical and emotional support to anyone who has been sexually assaulted or raped. They have specially trained pediatrician / Forensic Nurse Examiners (FNE) and support workers to care for you.
In an emergency you should always call 999. If you are unable to safely talk to the operator answering your 999 call, press 55 on your handset to let them know you are there.