Have you been Sexually Assaulted , Exposed to HIV or in need of Emergency Contraception?
Sexual Assault
If you have been sexually assaulted (Raped) we recommend that you contact your local Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)
HIV Exposure
If you have been in contact with HIV within the last 72 hours, you may be able to take tablets to stop catching HIV.
Emergency Contraception
This can be obtained from one of our clinics, your GP or a pharmacy.
Have you been Sexually Assaulted , Exposed to HIV or in need of Emergency Contraception?
Select the support you need below:
Sexual Assault
If you have been sexually assaulted, there are specific services that can support you. These are called Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). These are equipped to perform a forensic examination, work with the police, provide emergency contraception, advise on HIV prevention tablets and organise a screen for sexual transmitted infection.
Immediate action
If you are in Manchester you should contact St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre on their 24 hour helpline 0161 276 6515. If you are outside of Manchester please look for your closest SARC.
If you are in danger it is important that you contact the police. If it is an emergency call 999 and if it is not an emergency, ring 111 and you will be put through to your local police service and they will take appropriate action. Alternatively, find a safe place to stay.
If you need to escape a dangerous situation but have children or other responsibilities that prevent you from leaving please call St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre on 0161 276 6515 as they have links to other agencies that can help find you a safe place to stay.
Support
You can report rape or sexual assault at any time after it has happened.
If you need support because of a rape or sexual assault in your past, here are some contacts.
HIV Exposure
If you think that you have been exposed to HIV within the last 72 hours, you may need post exposure prophylaxis, contact your preferred clinic directly to access an emergency appointment
Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is HIV medication that is prescribed to a HIV negative person, within 72 hours of potential exposure to HIV. If you need PEP, this works best if it is started as soon as possible.
If you require PEP, walk in or call your local clinic during opening hours.
If we are not open, please attend A&E.
PEP IS RECOMMENDED:
If the partner was HIV positive and not on treatment.
You are a man who had anal sex with another man without a condom.
If you had a partner of unknown HIV status belonging to a group at high risk of HIV. (e.g. Gay man or from Africa/ SE Asia)
Chemsex with sharing of needles.
Other situations which could have put you at significant risk of catching HIV.
PEP IS NOT RECOMMENDED:
Your HIV positive partner on treatment and has undetectable virus levels.
Human bites.
Another person’s semen gets in your eye.
You had oral sex (Mouth to vagina/penis)
You are taking PrEP correctly.
Emergency Contraception
If you require emergency contraception, walk in or call your local clinic during opening hours.
If we are not open, you can get emergency contraception from your GP or local pharmacy.
If you have had unprotected sex, or your usual method of contraception has failed, the Northern are able to provide all 3 options for emergency contraception which includes pills and a copper IUD. The most effective form of emergency contraception is the copper coil –IUD which can be fitted in a clinic up to 5 days after unprotected sex, or 5 days after ovulation.
For more information about emergency contraception or to find a clinic/pharmacy near you please visit the NHS Choices website or alternatively call NHS 111.
If you have had unprotected sex then you may have put yourself at risk of an STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) so it’s a good idea to get tested for STI’s as well. This can be discussed when you call.
No Appointments Available?
If you were unable to book an appointment , please try again the next working day. We open new appointments everyday.
Other sexual health services in Greater Manchester
Other clinics providing sexual health services in Greater Manchester can be found here
Sexual Assault
If you have been sexual assaulted (Raped) we recommend that you contact your local Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)
Emergency Contraception
This can be obtained from one of our clinics, your GP or a pharmacy.
HIV Exposure
If you have been in contact with HIV within the last 72 hours, you may be able to take tablets to stop catching HIV.
Sexual Assault
If you have been sexually assaulted, there are specific services that can support you. These are called Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). These are equipped to perform a forensic examination, work with the police, provide emergency contraception, advise on HIV prevention tablets, and organise a screen for sexually transmitted infections.
Immediate action
If you are in Manchester you should contact St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre on their 24 hour helpline 0161 276 6515. If you are outside of Manchester please look for your closest SARC.
If you are in danger it is important that you contact the police. If it is an emergency call 999 and if it is not an emergency, ring 111 and you will be put through to your local police service and they will take appropriate action. Alternatively, find a safe place to stay.
If you need to escape a dangerous situation but have children or other responsibilities that prevent you from leaving please call St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre on 0161 276 6515 as they have links to other agencies that can help find you a safe place to stay.
Support
You can report rape or sexual assault at any time after it has happened.
If you need support because of a rape or sexual assault in your past, here are some contacts.
Emergency Contraception
If you require emergency contraception, walk in or call your local clinic during opening hours.
If we are not open, you can get emergency contraception from your GP or local pharmacy.
If you have had unprotected sex, or your usual method of contraception has failed, the Northern are able to provide all 3 options for emergency contraception which includes pills and a copper IUD. The most effective form of emergency contraception is the copper coil –IUD which can be fitted in a clinic up to 5 days after unprotected sex, or 5 days after ovulation.
For more information about emergency contraception or to find a clinic/pharmacy near you please visit the NHS Choices website or alternatively call NHS 111.
If you have had unprotected sex then you may have put yourself at risk of an STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) so it’s a good idea to get tested for STI’s as well. This can be discussed when you call.
HIV Exposure
If you think that you have been exposed to HIV within the last 72 hours, you may need post exposure prophylaxis, contact your preferred clinic directly to access an emergency appointment
Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is HIV medication that is prescribed to a HIV negative person, within 72 hours of potential exposure to HIV. If you need PEP, this works best if it is started as soon as possible.
If you require PEP, walk in or call your local clinic during opening hours.
If we are not open, please attend A&E.
PEP IS RECOMMENDED:
- If the partner was HIV positive and not on treatment.
- You are a man who had anal sex with another man without a condom.
- If you had a partner of unknown HIV status belonging to a group at high risk of HIV. (e.g. Gay man or from Africa/ SE Asia)
- Chemsex with sharing of needles.
- Other situations which could have put you at significant risk of catching HIV.
PEP IS NOT RECOMMENDED:
- Your HIV positive partner on treatment and has undetectable virus levels.
- Human bites.
- Another person’s semen gets in your eye.
- You had oral sex (Mouth to vagina/penis)
- You are taking PrEP correctly.
No Appointments Available?
If you were unable to book an appointment , please try again the next working day. We open new appointments everyday.
Other sexual health services in Greater Manchester
Other clinics providing sexual health services in Greater Manchester can be found here
