Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs)

A Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) provides services to victims of rape or sexual assault regardless of whether the victim reports the offence to the police or not.

SARCs are designed to be comfortable and multi-functional, providing a private space for interviews and examinations (some also offer counselling services). You can have a forensic medical examination, as well as tests for sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. Sexual Assault Referral Centres have specialist staff that are trained to provide medical help and advice and to support you in making informed decisions about what you want to do next.

SARCs and Sexual Health Clinics in Berkshire:

Sexual Assault Referral Centre – Solace Centre Slough
Address: Upton Hospital, Church Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2BJ
Telephone: 0845 519 7638 / 0300 130 3036
Website: www.solacesarc.org.uk
Email: [email protected]

Department of Sexual Health – Sexual Health Clinic
Address: Royal Berkshire Hospital, The Florey, Sexual Health & Contraceptive Services, 21a Craven Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LE
Telephone: 0118 322 7202
Website: www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk

The Garden Clinic
Address: Upton Hospital, Church Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2BJ
Telephone: 01753 635302
Website: www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk
Email: [email protected]

The Garden Clinic
Address: Skimped Hill Health Centre, Skimped Hill Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1LH
Telephone: 01344 458118
Website: www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk

The Garden Clinic (Outpatients Department)
Address: St Mark’s Hospital, St Mark’s Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6DU
Telephone: 01753 635302
Website: www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk

For further information, please visit the NHS Choices website