Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 80009

Sexual Offences: Health Services

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 17 October 2025

Question

Ian Roome

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of funding rape and sexual abuse support services.

Answer

Karin Smyth

The Government recognises the vital importance of rape and sexual abuse support services.NHS England funds sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) which provide crisis care, medical and forensic examinations and onward referral to other support services. ...

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