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At the safeguarding support unit (SSU) and the sexual assault referral centre (SARC), we offer a range of services to help you. Please note, children can say ‘no’ to examinations at any time, and we will never force children to be examined. Child protection medical assessments Do you...

This resource provides details of the child protection medical examination and the process that we follow to make sure that children in our care are kept safe where there are concerns about neglect or abuse. We understand that this can be a difficult time for children and their parents and carers....

What are STIs? STIs (sexually transmitted infections) are infections that are spread through sexual contact. If you have been sexually assaulted you might be at risk of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI). STIs are infections such as: chlamydia gonorrhoea HIV hepatitis B hepatitis C...

This resource will explain the process for medical assessment following concern about sexual abuse or assault. We aim to make sure that children who may have been sexually abused or assaulted can be examined for any injuries and given the appropriate advice, aftercare and support. Forensic evidence...

Coming to the SARC Children come to the sexual assault referral centre (SARC) when there are worries they have been hurt in some way. All children are looked at by a children’s doctor (a paediatrician). All the doctors at the SARC are women. When you arrive you will come to our waiting room. A...

Thank you for attending the sexual assault referral centre (SARC) at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. We hope we have provided you with the excellent care we strive and that you had opportunity to complete a patient feedback form. This resource is designed to provide you with a summary of the...

What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a liver infection that is spread through blood and body fluids. The infection usually only lasts a few months, but some people can have hepatitis B long term. Hepatitis B can cause: high temperatures tiredness feeling or being sick pain in the tummy itchy patches...

You will be shown to our waiting room and greeted by our nurse and doctor (who is a children’s doctor or paediatrician). All of the doctors and nurses who work in our children’s SARC are women. The doctor will talk to the police about what has happened to you whilst you are looked after...

What is the SARC? The Children’s SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre) is part of the Safeguarding Support Unit at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. We provide a child and teenage friendly environment for people up to 16 year olds from across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw who have been victims of...