Inside a sexual assault referral centre
Inside Health
BBC
4.4 • 575 Ratings
🗓️ 10 October 2023
⏱️ 29 minutes
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Summary
The issue of sexual assault hasn’t been far from the headlines in recent weeks - but what kind of help is available for people who have been through it?
James visits Saint Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Manchester where he meets the people who offer invaluable medical and emotional support to patients. He also talks to a young woman who describes her experience of using the service, which she credits with saving her life.
And why does Covid-19 seem to be flooring people again? James finds out that the body’s own defences are partly to blame.
Lastly, is it safe to flush dog poo down the toilet? We clear up a family debate…
Presenter: James Gallagher Producer: Gerry Holt Content editor: Erika Wright Production coordinator: Jonathan Harris Technical producer: Tim Heffer
If you have been affected by child or adult sexual abuse or violence, details of help and support are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline, or you can call for free, at any time to hear recorded information on 0800 077 077.
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| 0:00.0 | Hello, you're about to listen to a BBC podcast, and I'm Ed Gamble, host of another BBC podcast, |
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| 0:34.5 | It is completely fine and completely normal to be worried about coming and getting help, but as scary as it might seem, it will be one of the best things that you ever do for yourself. |
| 0:46.3 | This place has entirely saved my life. |
| 0:50.3 | Isabelle has been through one of the worst experiences imaginable. |
| 0:55.4 | She was sexually assaulted when she was young. |
| 0:58.4 | And we're going to spend time in the place that Isabel says saved her life. |
| 1:02.1 | It's a sexual assault referral center. |
| 1:04.9 | So just to warn you, we will be discussing an important but potentially upsetting topic at the |
| 1:10.1 | start of the Inside Health podcast with me, James Gallagher. |
| 1:14.1 | Then later, we'll be exploring why some people say COVID is hitting them harder than before |
| 1:19.3 | and also set up a debate that's been dividing families of dog owners. |
| 1:24.1 | But first, let's keep our attention on sexual assault referral centres. |
| 1:29.1 | They provide support after a rape or sexual assault. |
| 1:33.0 | This issue has been in the news a lot recently, |
| 1:36.6 | and that's why we've decided to visit a centre in Manchester. |
| 1:40.4 | So we're going to meet the staff and hear from Isabelle again in a minute. |
| 1:50.0 | And I just want to be clear with you, we've changed her name and her voice in order to protect her identity. Hello. |
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