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RECLAIM THE NIGHT March - Dec 4th 2024

Posted on November 19 2024 at 09:45

RECLAIM THE NIGHT March - Perth 

Come join us for this years March to reclaim the night and to end violence against women and girls in Perth and Kinross and in Scotland.

Everyone is welcome, bring your families, friends and community groups and lend us your voice and bring your placards.

WHERE & WHEN: Perth Wednesday 4th December 2024
Meeting at Perth & Kinross Council Building, 2 High Street
@ 5:30pm, march leaves at 6pm

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Support us and Join One Lottery

Posted on November 24 2022 at 09:56

Breaking news! 📣

 

We've launched a lottery to help boost essential funds for survivors.
Tickets only cost £1 per week.

Support us and you could win cash prizes up to £25,000! 🤩

1st draw will take place on Saturday 24th December then every Saturday night thereafter.

Just hit this link to find out more aand/or enter - https://bit.ly/3UaltFR


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New blog post!

Posted on February 27 2025 at 12:44

Why February? LGBT+ History Month and the role of education

LGBT+ History Month was founded by Schools OUT UK in 2004, but what is it and why does it happen in February? To find out more our New blog post ?

RASAC Blogs | RASAC Perth & Kinross

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Multi Agency Online Visit

Posted on February 13 2025 at 09:10

For Professionals, Community Volunteers and University Students.

Wednesday 19th February, 1-2pm - Online RASAC Visit. 

Contact us to book your place. 

Find out what we do, how we support survivors and how you can work with us.

 

?Give us a call or email us to book your place. 01738 626290

?info@rasacpk.org.uk

 

 

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Calling all survivors, the NHS needs your thoughts...

Posted on January 8 2025 at 10:50

Tight deadline for feedback... Monday 13 January

Calling all survivors, the NHS needs your thoughts...
Opportunity to feed into new Healthcare guidelines.

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is seeking the involvement of survivors, and those working to support survivors, on the development of new guidelines for healthcare and forensic medical services for people who have experienced rape, sexual assault or child sexual abuse. They are particularly interested in gaining further insight from survivors of childhood abuse and/ or those working in remote / rural areas.

How to help

The 2019 guidelines which are being updated can be found here: Healthcare and forensic medical services for people who have experienced rape, sexual assault or child sexual abuse.
https://www.healthcareimprovementscotland.scot/publications/draft-healthcare-and-forensic-medical-services-standards/

If you would like to share your thoughts, comments, ideas/ feedback please email Jen at - jennifer.layden@nhs.scot however if you would rather do so anonymously we can send your feedback in on your behalf just contact your Support Worker or the office on 01738 626290.

You do not have to be a survivor who is currently or has in the past been in our service to feedback into this consultation. Anyone who has experienced sexual violence at anytime in their life may contribute.

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You can make a difference for survivors in Perth and Kinross...👇 Join our lottery to help boost essential funds for survivors.💜 Tickets only cost £1 per week. Support us and you could win cash prizes up to £25,000! 🤩 Draws are every Saturday night! 🥳 Just hit this link to enter or copy and paste into your browser- https://bit.ly/3UaltFR #onelottery #fundraising #supportus #supportlocal #rasacpk #IBelieveYou #charityfundraiser #lottery #givingback #perthandkinrossDid you know that we offer support sessions throughout the day and evening. We know that survivors can't always access support during the day because of jobs, classes and other responsibilities so if that is stopping you, we have evening appointments as well. Give a call or email us to find out more about our support services. Free, confidential, non judgemental support for women and young people living in Perth & Kinross. Monday to Friday Appointments; Monday 9:00am - 4:30pm Tuesday 9:00am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9:00am - 7:30pm Thursday 9:00am - 7pm Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm Support through Phone, Email, Video & Face to Face😊 ☎Helpline: 01738 630965 💻Support Email: support@rasacpk.org.uk #rasacpk #IBelieveYou #consent #listenbelievesupport #itsnotok #perthandkinross #endsexualabuse #endsexualviolenceTODAY! 🤩 RASAC P&K Drop In UHI Perth Every Tuesday @ Student Support Hub, Brahan Building, UHI Perth 12noon - 2pm 💜No Appointment required 💜Find out what we do 💜Meet a Support Worker 💜Get added to our Support Waiting List, if you decide support is for you We Listen, Believe, Support #ibelieveyou #listenbelievesupport #itsnotok #consent #loveyourself #rasacpk #perthandkinross #uhiperthMarch is Endometriosis Action Month. What to know more about Endometriosis... 👉Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women in the UK. It occurs when cells similar to those lining the uterus are found elsewhere in the body, which can lead to pain, inflammation and scar tissue. Endometriosis is not an infection and it’s not contagious. 👉What are the symptoms? Experiences of endometriosis vary from person to person, but common symptoms include: - Painful, heavy periods that affect your everyday life - Pelvic pain - Pain during or after sex - Pain when you go to the toilet - Difficulty getting pregnant - Tiredness 👉Endometriosis and childhood abuse A number of research studies have found a link between pelvic pain and experiences of childhood sexual abuse. One 2018 study found that survivors of ‘severe to chronic’ childhood physical or sexual abuse had a 79% higher risk of developing endometriosis compared to women who had not experienced abuse. We don’t yet know why there is a link between childhood abuse and developing some gynaecological conditions, but one thing that is clear is the impact of sexual abuse on survivors when accessing healthcare. A UK study found that women who had experienced sexual violence were less likely to attend cervical screening, with less than half attending cervical screening in the last five years compared to nearly 80% of women who had not experienced sexual violence. 👉What now? If you have experienced sexual violence and it’s affecting your daily life, we’re here to help. If you would like to speak to us: ☎️Give us a call on 01738 630965, leave your contact number and a message and we will call you back as soon as possible. You do not have to leave your real name if you do not want to. We are here to listen, believe and support. 📧Email us at support@rasacpk.org.uk ☎️You can also call the National Helpline every evening from 6pm on 08088 01 03 02. #rasacpk #perthandkinross #feminism #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #IBelieveYou #perthcity #consent #TraumaInformedPrctice #ListenBelieveSupport #endsexualabuse
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