Written question WQ85330

Support is already available in North Wales and the Amethyst Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) includes a range of specially trained professionals to provide help, support and information to adults, children and young people who have been raped or sexually assaulted in North Wales.

The Welsh Sexual Assault Services (SARCs) Programme is an improvement project led by the NHS Wales Collaborative. The programme is a partnership with the health boards, police, Police Crime Commissioners and specialist third sector organisations. It aims to the drive delivery of child/person centred services to ensure the best outcomes for victims of sexual abuse and violence, with the victims voice at the centre.

The North Wales SARCs has recently joined the improvement programme to further support the development of the service. The agreed service model for the delivery of sexual assault referral services in Wales will provide a more integrated service that is driven by the needs of victims and patients and supports the provision of services that meet clinical, forensic, quality and safety standards and guidance, and ensures robust governance arrangements.