Support at the University
University of Nottingham Sexual Violence Liaison Officer (SVLO) service: The university has a dedicated team of qualified sexual violence liaison officers (SVLO’s) to support students who have experienced sexual harassment and or violence either recently or in the past.
Student Welfare Services: Please speak to someone at the University so they can support you. You may initially want to speak to a staff member you know for guidance, but if you are still unsure about who to contact and you wish to speak to a member of the welfare team for advice, email consent@nottingham.ac.uk, and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please note this email address is not a helpline and if you need to speak to someone urgently, contact the Police, Topaz or the University Security Team.
Campus Security
Campus security aim to ensure the University of Nottingham is a safe and secure place for students, staff and visitors. They can assist with crime prevention, reporting and investigation.
t: 0115 951 3013 for Security Control Room
t: 0115 951 8888 for Emergencies
University Counselling Service
Offer free confidential support to students and staff.
t: 0115 951 3695
University Off Campus Affairs Team
Offering support and advice to students living off campus.
t: 0115 951 4649/0115 748 4517
Chaplaincy and Faith Support
Chaplains support students and staff of any faith or none. A quiet word in a confidential space can be arranged at short notice.
t: 0115 951 3931
Have your studies been affected by illness or unexpected events? Then you may be entitled to a claim for extenuating circumstances.
Extenuating Circumstances procedure is intended to support you if you experience exceptional, unforeseeable, short-term circumstances which affect your ability to study or take assessments.
Please see this advice, and talk with your tutor or Support and Wellbeing Officer should you need further help.
Students' Union Services
Students' Union Advice
Provides impartial advice and information to students.
t: 0115 846 8730
Nightline
Nightline is a listening service run by students for students.
t: 0115 951 4980
Specialist Services
There are specialist services that can help. Sometimes you may just want to talk to someone first.
We advise that you download the 'Let's be Clear on Consent' booklet for full details of all services.
The Topaz Centre
(Sexual Assault Referral Centre)
Offers free support and practical help to anyone over 18 who has experienced sexual violence and/or sexual abuse.
Topaz provides a crisis response and supports clients to access medical care and provides a secure and safe location to gather forensic evidence.
This service is available without police involvement for those over the age of 18. You don't have to report the assault to the police if you don't want to.
t: 0800 085 9993 to make an appointment
e: notts.sarc@nhs.net (secure email)
Notts SVS Service Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)
Have you experienced sexual violence recently or in the past?Notts SVS Service Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)can assist you in understanding your rights and the services you can access.
ISVAs offer support during this difficult time, accepting and understanding how you may be feeling. They provide practical and emotional support as well as support in the Criminal Justice System.
Here is a short video about the Notts SVS ServiceFor more information about Notts SVS Service and the support they provide. please go to: t:0115 941 0440 w:nottssvss.org.uk/how-we-can-help/
Asa hub as part of the NSVS Services The Asa hub has been designed collaboratively by survivors and commissioners to help ensure long-term recovery following sexual violence. The funding means that they can provide more support options including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and a drop in service as well as helpline and counselling services. Their opening hours have also been extended to now include daytime, early evenings and weekends. Support is available to all survivors aged 18 and above.
Information about the new hub and what it offers can be found here: https://nottssvss.org.uk/asa-about/
Nottinghamshire Police
In an emergency call 999 immediately. In any other situation call the non-emergency number, 101.
A police officer specially trained to help with sexual offences will accompany you to the Topaz Centre (Nottinghamshire’s sexual assault referral centre). You can ask the University Security Team to contact the police on your behalf.
Information on how to report sexual assault or sexual abuse https://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/rape
If you are at immediate risk and on campus, you should ring Security immediately t: 0115 951 8888.
Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services
Offers support to anyone aged 13 and over, who have experienced any form of sexual violence, recently or in the past.
t: 0115 941 0440
East Midlands Children and Young People's Sexual Assault Service
Children and young people aged 17 and under
t: 0800 183 0023
Incest and Sexual Abuse Survivors (ISAS)
Helpline and counselling to male and female survivors of rape and childhood abuse.
t: 0115 824 0314
Women’s Aid
Offers language line/type talk and text phone service for women who have experienced domestic abuse.
t:0808 2000 247ndash; helpline, 24-hour Freephone
e: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
Revenge Porn Helpline
The UK’s only service dedicated to supporting all adults who have been victims of intimate image abuse. They provide free, non-judgemental and confidential advice and support via email and phone
t: 0345 6000 459
e: help@revengepornhelpline.org.uk
Imara Imara is an independent specialist service that supports children, young people and their family following disclosure or discovery of child sexual abuse.
Your GP
The University of Nottingham Health Service (registered patients only).
t: 0115 846 8888