As the lead commissioner for sexual assault referral centres (SARCs), NHS England has begun to develop strategic partnerships with the Home Office, local Police and Crime Commissioners and the Ministry of Justice to help address this issue and develop improved services for the victims of sexual assault and abuse. In support of this and in line with NHS England’s Five Year Forward View, the Strategic direction for sexual assault and abuse services has been produced, which sets out what is needed by 2023 to improve service provision and consequently patient experience for those who have experienced sexual assault or abuse.
Sexual assault referral centres
11 Feb 2022