Sexual Assault Response Coordination Services (SARCS)

SARCS is a dedicated NHS Scotland service offering healthcare and support to people in the

days after a rape or sexual assault, even if they aren’t ready or are unsure about reporting to

the police.

Anyone aged 16 or over can self-refer to SARCS by calling the dedicated 24/7 national

telephone service within 7 days of a rape or sexual assault.

Tel: 0800 148 88 88 – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (Calls are free from landlines and mobiles).

Across Scotland, SARCS teams provide immediate healthcare and wellbeing support,

including forensic medical examinations when appropriate. Forensic evidence can be kept

for up to 26 months should someone decide to report to police later.

More information is available at https://www.nhsinform.scot/SARCS