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RUNNING in its 17th year, the annual Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) two day conference will be held this week at the Midland Hotel in Manchester (April 30th to May 1st) with a key theme of accessibility; \u2018making sure rape and sexual assault services are accessible to all\u2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hosted by Saint Mary\u2019s SARC, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the event will provide valuable insight and discussion for those working in the field of rape and sexual violence.<\/p>\n

The conference will demonstrate the leading national and international role Saint Mary\u2019s plays in promoting excellence across its services. A range of speakers will address delegates, including; Saint Mary\u2019s SARC Clinical Director Dr Catherine White and Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester Bev Hughes.<\/p>\n

Dr Catherine White, Clinical Director of Saint Mary\u2019s SARC said:<\/strong> \u201cWe need to put the complex needs of victims and their families at the centre of what we do and ensure that all victims of rape and sexual violence have access to the right services to recover from the physical and emotional effects of an assault.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis conference will provide a valuable opportunity to highlight and share good practice in addressing the wider issues of accessibility. I am sure it will give delegates a practical insight into how we can improve services to people who have experienced rape and assault both in the UK and abroad.\u201d<\/p>\n

The two day conference will host a number of practical workshops, offering a range of opportunities to develop skills and share good practice, with a focus on sexual violence in prisons, elderly victims, the homeless and much more.<\/p>\n

Deputy Mayor for Greater Manchester Bev Hughes said: <\/strong>\u201cI am pleased to be part of this event again which brings professionals and service providers together to share best practice and improve victims\u2019 services.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Greater Manchester, devolution puts us in a unique positon to be able to do things differently, transforming how we deliver public services. Central to this is ensuring that the most vulnerable members of our communities have access to the right support in the right place. I\u2019m looking forward to sharing Greater Manchester\u2019s journey with delegates and learning from others on what we can do better to support victims and survivors of sexual violence.\u201d<\/p>\n

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