If you've been sexually assaulted it's important to remember that it was not your fault.        Sexual violence is a crime, no matter who commits it or where it happens.                       Don't be afraid to get help.

There are services that can help if you've been sexually assaulted, raped or abused. You don't have to report the assault to the police if you don't want to. You may need time to think about what has happened to you.

Visit https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/help-after-rape-and-sexual-assault.

Find a rape and sexual assault referral centre - NHS near you 

Places you can get help include:

• a doctor or practice nurse at your GP surgery
• a voluntary organisation, such as Rape Crisis, Women's Aid, Victim Support, The Survivors Trust or Male Survivors Partnership
• the 24-hour freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge, on 0808 2000 247
• the rape and sexual abuse support line run by Rape Crisis England and Wales – you can call the helpline on 0808 500 2222 or use the online chat (both are free and are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year)
• a hospital accident and emergency (A&E) department
• a genitourinary medicine (GUM) or sexual health clinic
• a contraceptive clinic
• a young people's service
• call NHS 111 or get help from 111 online
• the police, or dial 101
• in an emergency, dial 999