Referrals to NHS sexual assault centres rise by almost 18% in two years

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Referrals to NHS sexual assault centres rise by almost 18% in two years

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Number of women referred to NHS sexual assault centres rises 18% in two years

The number has increased by 18% (Picture: Shutterstock) The number of people being referred for specialist NHS support after rape or sexual assault has increased by nearly 18% in the last two years, new NHS data has revealed. NHS sexual assault referral centres provide free, specialist support to anyone across England who has been raped, sexually assaulted or abused. In 2024, they received 26,374 referrals compared with 22,407 referrals in 2022,…

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NHS England » Referrals to NHS sexual assault centres rise by 18% in 2 years

The number of people being referred for specialist NHS support following rape or sexual assault has increased by nearly 18% in the last 2 years, NHS data suggests. NHS sexual assault referral centres – which provide free, specialist support to anyone across England who has been raped, sexually assaulted or abused – received over 26,000 […]