Support for victims and witnesses of spiking
| 1. NHS |
| 2. Sexual assault referral centres |
| 3. Other support organisations |
| 4. Universities |
If someone has spiked you, we're here for you. If you're ready to, you can report spiking to us online.
But if you don't want to talk to us, or if you want extra support, there are lots of people who can help.
You're in control, and it's up to you who you talk to and what help you get.
NHS
Your health and wellbeing is the most important thing to us. If you feel unwell you should seek emergency medical attention and tell them that you believe that someone has spiked you.
Call an ambulance if the symptoms get worse.
Find NHS urgent and emergency services:
Find mental health help:
Mental health information and support
Sexual assault referral centres
A Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is a place you can go after a rape or sexual assault to get confidential medical, practical and emotional support from specialist doctors, nurses and support workers.
We can refer you to a SARC or you can refer yourself without involving us at all. If you prefer, you can ask staff at a SARC to report what happened to you to the police on your behalf.
Find your nearest SARC:
Other support organisations
Independent charity that helps victims of crime, their family or friends.
Citizens Advice Witness Service
A national charity and network of local charities offering confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.
If you’re a witness at a criminal court in England or Wales, you can get free and independent support from the Citizens Advice Witness Service. It doesn’t matter who you’re a witness for, you can still get help.
Victim and witness information
A website that helps victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. It has information on what happens after reporting a crime, the people you might meet, the support you should get and how to complain if something goes wrong.
Universities
Socialising is an important part of student life, and everyone should be able to enjoy going out with friends and feel safe doing so.
Many universities have initiatives and procedures in place around spiking on campus, in student bars and other venues popular with students.
The website of your university or student union is likely to have spiking advice and information, including support and welfare services for victims and witnesses of spiking. Or you can contact a student adviser for more information.