If you have concerns regarding sexual assault, please call our 24-hour information line 0300 303 4626.
If you have been raped or sexually assaulted, there is a possibility that you may be pregnant, or you may have been given a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Sexual health services
Sexual health services, including STI testing, are available from sexual health clinics, GPs and pharmacies.
To find sexual health clinics near to you, you can search via the NHS website.
Sexual health clinics offer free STI testing and emergency contraception.
Devon Sexual Health has clinics in Exeter, Barnstaple and Torquay.
SHiP services are based at Derriford Hospital
For Cornwall services, see here.
Emergency contraception
You can find your nearest emergency contraception provider on the NHS.uk site.
Free oral emergency contraception (morning after pill) is also available from many high street pharmacies on the NHS. It is worth contacting them first to check they have a pharmacist available to prescribe emergency contraception before visiting.
Pregnancy tests
Pregnancy tests are readily available from supermarkets and pharmacies. You can also access free tests from:
- Any sexual health clinic
- Your GP practice.
- Most NHS walk-in centres