If you have not yet contacted the police following a rape or sexual crime, then please consider doing so.
Call Police Scotland on 101. In an emergency always call 999.
Police Scotland's specially trained officers are available to help and support you. They will listen and will investigate. You will be treated sensitively and with respect.
Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (SARCS)
SARCS is a dedicated NHS service (for anyone 16 or over) which can offer healthcare and support in the days after an assault, if you are not ready to tell the police or are unsure.
You will be treated with compassion, dignity and respect at all times.
Any potential evidence from the examination will be kept for a period of 26 months. During that time, you can decide whether or not you want to make a report to the police and if so, your evidence will be transferred to them.
An examination is normally only carried out if the assault has happened within the last seven days.
For more about SARAC watch:
Self-refer yourself to SARACs
You can do this by telephone for free 24 hours a day, seven days a week or through the NHS Inform website.
Telephone: 0800 148 88 88
Further support
Do not hesitate to reach out to: