100 signatures reached
To: NHS England
Save Sexual Assault Referral Clinics in Plymouth & Truro
We call on NHS England to:
- Pledge to keep current services running in Plymouth and Truro
- Pledge to protect services and increase the running of SARCs rather than cut
Why is this important?
The decision to close SARCs in Plymouth & Truro and expecting victims to travel to a central service in Bodmin would be devastating to many across Devon & Cornwall.
People who have been attacked would be expected to travel up to 3 hours to receive medical examinations.
Victims of sexual assault often feel embarrassed or nervous about seeking support after assault or rape. Expecting them to go out of their way for examination would only add to this feeling.
