Support After Sexual Assault
Compassionate, Confidential Care at The Garden Clinic
If you’ve experienced sexual assault, you are not alone — and support is available.
At The Garden Clinic, we offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to help you take the next steps toward care and healing.
What is Sexual Assault?
Sexual assault is any sexual activity that happens without your consent. This includes unwanted touching, forced sexual acts, coercion, or threats.
You are never to blame. What happened to you is not your fault.
Your Rights
At The Garden Clinic, you have the right to:
- Be treated with dignity and respect
- Make your own decisions about your care
- Receive free, confidential support — at your own pace
Whether the incident happened recently or in the past, you have options.
We’re here to support you in a way that feels right for you.
You can:
- Speak to someone you trust
- Access medical care
- Get support with emotional wellbeing
- Choose whether to report to police — it’s your decision
Everything you tell us is confidential, unless there's an immediate risk to your safety or others.
How The Garden Clinic Can Help
We offer trauma-informed care, tailored to your needs:
- Emergency contraception
- STI testing and treatment
- HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
- Emotional support and referrals to specialist counselling
- Support with police reporting (only if you choose)
- Information about next steps and ongoing support
For people who have experienced a recent sexual assault (within the last 7 days), we may refer you to a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) run by Mountain Healthcare.
SARCs provide:
- Forensic medical examinations (with or without police involvement)
- 24/7 crisis support from trained staff
- Emotional and medical care in a supportive environment
- Services for people of all genders and ages
You can also self-refer directly to a SARC.
Visit Mountain Healthcare to find our nearest SARC or access their 24/7 helpline
There are teams you can contact if you need help when the clinic is closed
1800 RESPECT
Call 1800 737 732
24/7 sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling
Local Emergency Department
For urgent medical care and support
SARC 24/7 Helpline (via Mountain Healthcare)
Visit Mountain Healthcare to find our nearest SARC or access their 24/7 helpline
Please bring your referral letter if you have been to your GP.
Use our online form to book your appointment
You can call us between 10am to 2pm, throughout the week.
Please be aware our phone lines close every Wednesday afternoon at 1:00pm.
Call 0300 365 7777
The Garden Clinic
Upton Hospital
Albert Street
Slough
SL1 2BJ
Call 0300 365 7777
| Day of the week | Opening time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12pm to 7pm |
| Tuesday | 8.30am to 4pm |
| Wednesday |
8.30am to 11am 3.30pm to 5pm (Young Person's clinic, no appointment needed) |
| Thursday | 8.30m to 4pm |
| Friday | 8.30am to 4pm |
| Saturday |
10am to 12pm (Virtual phone call clinic) |
The Garden Clinic (Community Health Clinic)
St Marks Hospital
St Marks Road
Maidenhead
SL6 6DU
Call 0300 365 7777
| Day of the week | Opening time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday |
5pm to 7pm (Virtual call clinic) |
The Garden Clinic
Skimped Hill Health Centre
Skimped Hill Lane
Bracknell
RG12 1LH
Call 0300 365 7777
| Day of the week | Opening time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11am to 6pm |
| Thursday |
10am to 3pm 3pm to 5pm (Young Person's Clinic, no appointment needed) |
We also offer Young Person’s clinics in Slough and Bracknell if you're aged 18 or under.
You can call us between 10am to 2pm, throughout the week.
Please be aware our phone lines close every Wednesday afternoon at 1:00pm.
Call 0300 365 7777
The Garden Clinic
Upton Hospital
Albert Street
Slough
SL1 2BJ
Call 0300 365 7777
| Day of the week | Opening time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday |
3.30pm to 5pm (Young Person's clinic, no appointment needed) |
Skimped Hill Health Centre
Bracknell
RG12 1LH
Call 0300 365 7777
| Day of the week | Opening time |
|---|---|
| Thursdays |
3.30pm to 5pm (Young Person's clinic, no appointment needed) |
Braccan Walk Youth Centre
The Ring
Bracknell
RG12 1GN
Call 0300 365 7777
| Day of the week | Opening time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3pm to 5pm |
Bracknell and Wokingham College
Church Road
Bracknell
RG12 1DJ
Call 0300 365 7777
| Day of the week | Opening time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11.30am to 1.30pm |
Garden Clinic (Skimped Hill)
A brief video showing where to go when you visit the Garden Clinic for our Sexual Health Service, at Skimped Hill.
Watch the Garden Clinic (Skimped Hill) video on our YouTube channel (new browser tab)
Garden Clinic (Upton Hospital)
A brief video showing where to go when you visit the Garden Clinic for our Sexual Health Service, at Upton Hospital.
Watch the Garden Clinic (Upton Hospital) video on our YouTube channel (new browser tab)
Braccan Walk Youth Hub
A brief video showing where to go when you visit the Braccan Walk Youth Hub.
Watch the Braccan Walk Youth Hub video (new browser tab)
Bracknell and Wokingham College
A brief video showing where to go when you visit the Braccan Walk Youth Hub.
Watch the Bracknell and Wokingham College virtual tour on our YouTube channel (new browser tab)