Get emergency help
If you believe you or someone else is in immediate danger, call:
- 999 for Police, Ambulance or Emergency Services
- 01707 285555 for University Security if you are on campus
Immediate support
If you have experienced sexual violence, support is available and you do not have to cope with this alone.
You can:
- Speak confidentially with trained University staff
- Contact an external support service directly
- Talk to someone you trust if you feel able to
If possible, move to a safe place and keep warm and comfortable.
If you are not ready to speak to friends or family, you can contact the Rape Crisis National Helpline for confidential support:
Phone: 0808 802 9999
Thinking about reporting the incident or seeking medical help?
If you are considering reporting the incident to the Police or having a forensic medical examination at a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), try to:
- Avoid washing or bathing
- Avoid brushing your teeth
- Avoid eating, drinking or smoking
- Avoid going to the toilet if possible
- Keep any clothing worn at the time in a clean bag if you change
- Avoid cleaning or tidying the area where the incident happened
If you have already done any of these things, you can still seek help and support. It may still be possible to collect evidence.
Your choices
You do not have to make any decisions immediately.
Whether you choose to report the incident, access medical support, speak to someone, or take time to consider your options, the decision is yours.
Support is available whenever you are ready, whether the incident happened recently or in the past. If you would like help understanding your options, trained staff and specialist services can provide confidential advice and support.