What services are available?
Our specialist centre offers a range of services to give you the best care possible:
Forensic Medical Examination
If the assault has occurred within the last 7 days you may be medically examined at the centre, with your consent. The examination will take place in one of our fully equipped suites, specially designed to protect your dignity and privacy. The purpose of the examination is to collect evidence from you and look after your immediate health care needs.
Emergency Contraception
We can provide a range of emergency contraception. Our specially trained nurse or doctor will discuss these options with you.
Advice and screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections
The risk of getting some infections like HIV and Hepatitis B can be reduced if medication is given as soon as possible. We will advise you on further screening.
Pregnancy Testing
If you think you may be pregnant as a result of an assault we can offer you pregnancy testing and support.
Ongoing and Long Term Support
Our Independent Sexual Violence Advisors offer ongoing practical and emotional support to anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted, recently or in the past. They can help those affected come to terms with what has happened and explain the options available. If required they can refer to different agencies, for example, counselling, sexual health, mental health, substance misuse and housing. They can accompany and support individuals through any police interviews and throughout the court process.
Cambridgeshire Police
Cambridgeshire Constabulary recognises that the needs of the victims are paramount and these needs will shape the nature of the police response and the subsequent investigation. As part of the Cambridgeshire Constabulary local policing plan (2009-2012) the constabulary will provide an improved service for victims of sexual offence(s) and bring more offenders to justice, working closely with the Crown Prosecution Service.
