Intro
Our centre provides a service to men and women who have experienced rape or sexual assault.
All Blue Sky Centre clients are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of gender identity, age, ethnicity, ability or sexuality.
We understand that accessing support for sexual abuse can be incredibly difficult for anyone, but for those from black and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and people who have physical, learning or mental difficulties, there are often extra barriers that may make you feel unable to reach out for support.
Our staff work hard to ensure that our service is accessible to everyone because equality is important to us.
Contact us
Tel: 0800 970 0370 (they will transfer you to the Blue Sky Centre team)
E-mail: info@blueskycentre.org.uk
Website: www.blueskycentre.org.uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueskycentrecw
Our full range of services include:
- Crisis Worker Support
- Forensic Medical Examination (if appropriate)
- Emergency Contraception
- Pregnancy Testing
- Sexual Health Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV PEP Risk Assessment
- Referral to Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA), Counselling or other supporting agencies
Self referrals and referrals by other health care professionals
Anyone from Coventry or Warwickshire who has been sexually assaulted can refer themselves to the service or they can be referred by any other health care professional, including GPs. Where possible, please give notice of attendance by calling 01926 562160, this allows staff at the centre to ensure a crisis worker and clinician attend to offer support and conduct the relevant examination. An on-call rota ensures that the centre is accessible 24 hours a day, 356 days a year.
Who can be referred: Anyone from Coventry or Warwickshire who has been sexually assaulted recently.
How to refer: Call 01926 562160. Out of hours calls to 0800 970 0371 (Police) 0800 970 0370 (Self-referral line)
Police referrals
Anyone reporting a sexual assault to police in Warwickshire who requires an examination and support will be taken to the Blue Sky Centre
Crisis workers
A dedicated crisis worker will be on hand to support anyone attending the centre. They will offer support through the medical examination and then offer advice on agencies that can further assist in recovery. The crisis workers work on an on-call rota system, meaning that there will be someone available 24-hours a day to attend the centre to offer support and advice.
George Eliot Hospital,
College Street,
Nuneaton,
Warwickshire
CV10 7DJ
The Blue Sky Centre Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is located in the grounds of George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, College Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7DJ. Note that the postcode takes Sat Nav users to the rear of the hospital off Heath End Road. The SARC is best accessed via the A444. We provide coordinated, forensic, medical and aftercare services to men and women over 18 living in Coventry & Warwickshire who have experienced rape or sexual assault, recent or non-recent.
Contact Details
Role: Blue Sky Centre manager
Telephone: 01926 562160
Out of hours calls 0800 970 0371 (Police) 0800 970 0370 (Self-referral line)
E-mail: antony.
Biography
Tony is a former detective inspector with Warwickshire Police. Having worked for the force for 30 years, Tony retired in 2011as force lead for the dedicated rape investigation team.
Tony has been involved with the Blue Sky project since its inception, firstly on secondment from Warwickshire Police and now as centre manager.
Contact Details
Role: Blue Sky Centre deputy manager
Telephone: 01926 562160
Out of hours calls 0800 970 0371 (Police) 0800 970 0370 (Self-referral line)
E-mail: cheryl.
Biography
Cheryl graduated from Coventry University in 2009 with a First Class Honours Degree in Psychology and Criminology. Prior to joining the Blue Sky Centre she worked for Coventry City Council for three years in a variety of roles including Consultation Officer with the ‘Supporting People’ service working with vulnerable clients and as a Housing Benefit Officer.
A dedicated crisis worker will be on hand to support any victim of sexual assault attending the centre. They will offer support through the medical examination and then offer advice on agencies that can further assist in recovery. The crisis workers work on an on-call rota system, meaning that there will be someone available 24-hours a day to attend the centre to offer support and advice.
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