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Rape and sexual assault referral centres Paediatric Forensic Network

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  • Address

    Great North Children’s Hospital
    The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Victoria Infirmary
    Queen Victoria Road
    Newcastle-upon-Tyne
    Tyne and Wear
    NE1 4LP

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  • Phone

    0191 233 6161 - Switchboard

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Services offered

Sexual assault referral centres offer medical, practical and emotional support to anyone who has been sexually assaulted or raped. They have specially trained pediatrician / Forensic Nurse Examiners (FNE) and support workers to care for you.

Venue Type

Community

Service details

The Northern Paediatric Forensic Network provides paediatric forensic assessments for children and young people up to the age of 16 years in whom there are allegations or concerns about sexual abuse/assault.  This service is provided for children from Northumbria, Cleveland and Durham Police Force areas.  It is a 24/7 service, led by Paediatric Consultants and supported by Paediatric Forensic Specialist Nurses.

This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 30 May 2024.