Who We Are
Specially trained and experienced professionals, supporting children and adolescents under 18 as well as adults.
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About Us
A bit more about us
Spring Lodge Centre is Lincolnshire’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre. We provide a caring, non-judgemental service for people who have experienced rape, sexual assault and sexual abuse.
Who we are and what we do
In this section you can find information about who Spring Lodge Centre are and what we do as the Sexual Assault Referral Centre for Lincolnshire. Please use the relevant links below.
Our aim is to empower people by informing them of the options available to them. Staff treat every call with sensitivity, and our service is available regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexuality or transgender status.
What We Do
ISVA support, forensic medical examinations, out-of-hours assistance, anonymous intelligence gathering and self-referrals.
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Our approach
A service built around choice
Everything we do starts with listening and making sure the person in front of us understands what happens next.
Spring Lodge Centre is Lincolnshire's Sexual Assault Referral Centre, offering a caring, non-judgemental service to people who have experienced rape, sexual assault and sexual abuse. The centre's purpose is to support adults and people aged 18 and over, working alongside police and other agencies so that each person is told what support is available and what choices they can make. Staff treat every call with sensitivity and confidentiality, aiming to empower survivors by informing them clearly about the options open to them.
The centre provides a range of practical and emotional support for anyone who has been sexually assaulted, including those who have been assaulted by a friend, relative, partner or colleague, and for people who are unsure what happened or are still feeling unsure or afraid to come forward. Trained staff are available to talk things through, answer questions and offer reassurance in a safe environment where the person's comfort, safety and dignity are treated as the priority throughout every stage of the service.
A clear referral pathway is central to how the centre works. People can be referred by police, healthcare professionals and other professionals, and each referral is handled with care and respect. Where there is a risk of danger, staff work closely with emergency services, and the centre's advisers can also visit other locations to talk with clients or patients in person. Information about the service, referral routes and other helpful external websites are published so that survivors and those supporting them can find the right next step.
About the centre pages also explain the people behind the service, the team and facilities involved in supporting survivors, and the age range the service covers. Alongside this information you will find frequently asked questions, leaflets and posters, including materials published for professionals such as GPs, nurses and other health and support staff, so they know how to respond when someone discloses sexual violence. A privacy policy, cookie notice and accessibility-minded design reflect the centre's commitment to providing a safe, reassuring experience for visitors at any time.
Non-judgemental support
We are here to help any adult who has been raped, sexually assaulted or abused. Nobody is judged for what has happened, and every call is handled with care.
Options and information
Our Independent Sexual Violence Advisors give practical and emotional support, so people can decide what they want to do and when.
Children and young people
Dedicated support is available for children and adolescents under 18, with a Child and Young Persons Questionnaire available for feedback.
| Our role | Lincolnshire’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre |
|---|---|
| Who we support | Adults aged 18 and over, plus children and young people under 18 |
| Services | ISVA support, Forensic Medical Examination, out-of-hours support |
| Referrals | Self-referrals accepted, and professionals can refer into the service |
| Interpreters | Telephone, face-to-face and British Sign Language interpreters available |
Our ‘No Means No’ Campaign
Our public awareness work includes the ‘No Means No’ campaign, which aims to raise awareness about consent and sexual violence. A Public Awareness Campaign was also held in 2015.
If you would like more detail on the campaign and our wider awareness work, please contact the centre.
Contact the CentreGet in touch
You can contact us any time, any day. We are open 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Out of hours
Telephone
0800 953 4130 or 0303 1234 000