People who have been sexually assaulted can be seen in the Sexual Health GUM clinic.
You can phone for your own appointment (01896 663700) or you can be referred by another agency eg your GP or the police.
You can also be seen at any of our walk-in or routine appointment clinics.
After any sexual contact, we cannot test for chlamydia, gonorrhoea or trichomoniasis for at least 10 days. We recommend waiting 12 weeks before HIV testing, and 6 months before testing for Hepatitis C.
The risk of Hepatitis B infection will be discussed with you. If we recommend hepatitis B vaccination, this should be started within 3 weeks of the assault.
If you report an assault to the police, forensic samples (samples taken by a police doctor) can taken as soon as possible for evidence, to be used in any prosecution. We DO NOT take forensic samples at GUM.
If you think you have had a ‘spiked’ drink or drugged, blood or urine specimens for drug testing must taken within 12 hours by a police doctor.
Support
Support after sexual assault or rape can be obtained from:
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Pathway Supports young women who have been sexually abused
89-95 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9PU Tel: 0131 622 7083
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Rape Crisis Scotland
PO Box 120 Brunswick Road Edinburgh EH7 5WX
Tel (helpline):0131 556 9437 http://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
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Survivor UK Supports and provides resources for men who have experienced any form of sexual violence. Telephone: 0845 122 1201 Website: http://www.survivorsuk.org
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Support 0845 303 0900
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Women’s Aid Helpline 0131 475 2399
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ASSIST – Assistance Support and Self-help in Surviving Trauma 01788 560800