Information and resources for professionals who are caring for someone who has been sexually assaulted or raped.
Your legal obligations
If you are supporting someone who is aged 13-15 years old, or up to 18 if they have been Looked After and Accommodated, it is a legal requirement that the police are involved if they come to Archway Glasgow.
If they do not want this, please phone 0141 211 8175 to discuss other ways in which they can access the help they require.
If you suspect a child has been abused, then you must report this to the police or social services.
Archway Glasgow is a SARCS
Archway Glasgow is a SARCS – a Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service. A SARCS is a dedicated NHS service which can offer healthcare and support in the days after an assault, if you’re not ready or unsure whether to go to the police.
This means that beyond providing sexual assault services in Glasgow, we also coordinate support for all of the West of Scotland: West of Scotland Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (SARC).
People can request to attend any service, even if it isn’t the one closest to them.
Accessing support at Archway Glasgow
All information on:
- Who our service is for
- How to make an appointment
- What to expect from our service
Can be found in our Support section.
If you are supporting someone who needs an interpreter
Speakers of other languages can request an interpreter to support them to book and attend NHS GGC appointments. This is a seperate NHS GGC service.
To discuss a referral or other matters
To discuss an Archway Glasgow referral, or for any other professional matters, contact us by:
Phone: 0141 211 8175
Email: ggc.archway@nhs.scot
(monitored Monday – Friday)
Resources for professionals
SARCS guidance for professionals
Disclosure of rape or sexual assault (SARCS) | Right Decisions
NHS inform support list
Where to find support if you’ve been raped or sexually assaulted
Archway Glasgow communications pack
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