Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2026
Posted on February 3rd, 2026
Caythorpe & Ancaster Medical Practice is supporting Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week (2 to 8 February 2026) – a national week to raise awareness about the unacceptability of sexual abuse and violence.
Help and advice
If you or someone you know are affected by sexual abuse or sexual violence, you can get help from:
🧭 Local Support Services (Grantham, Sleaford & Lincolnshire)
1. Umbrella Counselling (East Midlands) – Grantham
Location: Grantham, NG31 7XY
Support offered:
- Trauma‑informed counselling for ages 13+
- Supports rape, sexual violence, and childhood sexual abuse
- Free initial assessment & sliding‑scale fees
- Face‑to‑face or online
Contact: +44 1476 249403
Hours: Mon–Fri, 09:00–17:00
[napac.org.uk]
2. Lincolnshire Rape Crisis – Countywide (closest major hub: Lincoln)
Support offered:
- Trauma‑informed therapy & advocacy
- Supports all genders and ages
- ISVA services, counselling, multilingual support
- Self‑referral available
Telephone: 01522 716320
National Support Line: 0808 500 2222
[lincolnshi…sis.org.uk]
3. Spring Lodge – Lincolnshire Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)
Location: Uphill Lincoln (serves whole county)
Support offered:
- 24/7 support for adults & children
- Crisis workers, ISVAs, medical & forensic services
- Non‑judgemental confidential care
[lpft.nhs.uk]
4. Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Partnership (LDAP) – Multiple Local Supports
Provides connections to:
- Domestic abuse help for men, women & children
- Survivor‑friendly networks
- Local police guidance, Clare’s Law, drop‑ins
- Links to Lincolnshire Rape Crisis, Spring Lodge, and additional networks
[lincolnshire.gov.uk]
5. Victim Lincs & Victim Support – Countywide
Support offered:
- Support for any crime victim including sexual violence
- Emotional support, rights guidance, coping tools
- Witness information & ongoing support
[restitute.org]
6. Lincolnshire Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse Service (Multiple Sites)
Locations: Lincoln & Boston
Support offered:
- Free confidential space
- Emotional support & therapeutic engagement
- For all genders and ages
Contact: 01522 716320
[haylincoln…hire.co.uk]
7. Lincolnshire Rape Crisis & Sexual Assault Services (via Victim Lincs)
Support offered:
- Emotional support
- Advocacy & liaison with other agencies
- Support for friends/family and professionals
- Options for group, email, phone or live chat support
[victimlincs.co.uk]