Sexual assault referral centres offer medical, practical and emotional support to people who have been sexually assaulted or raped. They have specially trained doctors, nurse and crisis workers to care for you regardless of whether you choose to report to the police or not.
For more information call the 24/7 self-referral line for adults on 0800 970 0375 or email: enquiries
Please note that this service is for over 18s only. The children’s service can be contacted on wmppaeds.
You can find more links to other support services in our Resources and useful information section
If you are in a dangerous situation or need medical assistance, please call 999.
Did you know you can now access the morning after pill for free from your local pharmacy? You do not need to see a doctor or nurse for a prescription.
When obtaining the morning-after pill from a pharmacist, you can expect the following:
- Access: The pill is available for free at nearly 10,000 pharmacies across England, making it accessible without needing to see a GP or clinic.
- Privacy: The consultation is private, and the pharmacist will not share your details with anyone unless necessary.
- Confidentiality: You can discuss any concerns or questions about the medication and its effects confidentially with the pharmacist.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to make healthcare services more accessible and to reduce unnecessary pressure on GPs.
If you do not feel confident asking about Emergency Hormonal Contraception at the pharmacy, please show the image below at the counter to check if it is available, rather than having to ask in front of other members of the public.
Did you know you can now access free oral contraception from your local pharmacy? You do not need to see a doctor or nurse for a prescription.
Getting the contraceptive pill is free, with or without a prescription.
Who can get the contraceptive pill without a prescription
You may be able to get the contraceptive pill from a pharmacy if you need to:
- start the contraceptive pill for the first time
- take the contraceptive pill again after a break from using it
If you already have a prescription for the contraceptive pill, you can use the prescription as usual. Or you can get the pill from a pharmacy without a prescription if you prefer.
What to expect when getting the contraceptive pill without a prescription
You’ll speak with a pharmacist in private. They’ll ask about your health and may check your height, weight and blood pressure.
The pharmacist will let you know how to take the pill, and discuss possible side effects. They can refer you to a GP or sexual health clinic if needed.
If the pharmacist gives you the contraceptive pill they will tell your GP, but only if you give permission for them to do so. This information will not be shared with anyone else.
The pharmacist may offer you the:
- combined pill
- progestogen-only pill