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, including STI testing, are available from sexual health clinics, GPs and pharmacies.
If you are planning to attend SARC as a self referral or because you have reported to police, then we will make this referral on your behalf. However, if you would like to contact them directly please follow the link below.
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.
If you have concerns regarding sexual assault, please call our 24-hour information line 0300 303 4626.
Sexual health services and clinics
Devon Sexual health clinics offer a full range of sexual health services including free STI testing and emergency contraception.
They have three main clinics based in Exeter, Barnstaple and Torquay, plus some community clinics. For more information on their services, visit www.devonsexualhealth.nhs.uk
SHiP is based at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth and offers a full range of STI testing and treatment as well as emergency contraception.
For more information, visit: yourship.uk
Brook provide free sexual health services for the residents of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. For more information see: www.brook.org.uk/
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