If you think you’ve been spiked, or you’re struggling with the after-effects, you are not alone. Support is available whenever you feel ready, whether that’s immediately or after the event . Your experience is valid, and help is here when you need it.
If you need emergency support
- If you are in immediate danger or seriously injured, you can contact the emergency services on 999
- Finding a safe space. If possible try and find somewhere you feel safe. If this isn't possible and you are on campus you can call security on 01772 892068.
- The Ask For Angela Scheme is nationwide and encourages anyone who may feel uncomfortable, unsafe or vulnerable while out in the city centre to ‘Ask for Angela’.
Student Support
The student Counselling, Mental Health & Wellbeing service . In addition to providing wellbeing support for a range of issues that affect students, the service has specialist trained Sexual Violence Liaison staff who can talk you through your reporting options and what support is available. They can be contacted on 01772 893020
Download the University's Safe Zone app to access a range of safety support and information such as raising an emergency alert, calling for help and setting a check in timer which alerts security if you do not reach your destination in a set amount of time
Further advice and guidance can be located on the Student Hub support section and Reporting issues and concerns page
Report and Support is a disclosure site which allows the university community and visitors to inform the university of unwanted behaviours. You can report anonymously or you can submit a report with contact details and speak with a trained member of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Team or The People Team, to discuss your disclosure and options. This in in line with the University’s privacy statement
The Student Union Advice Service is a free, confidential, independent and experienced service for the student community to access representation and support.
Mitigating Circumstances. If you feel your studies have been affected by what has happened you can consider applying for Mitigating Circumstances
Staff Support
The People Team who can provide advice, guidance and signposting for staff. Further information can be found Colleague Wellbeing and Support pages
The University Advice and Resolution Centre (ARC) offers members of the public and the university community access to free legal and advisory services
Information relating to University Procedures are available and provide information about how you can make a formal complaint to the university about your experience
Staff Counselling service or call 01772 892329 to request an appointment.
Support for all
Victim Support: Free, confidential help for anyone affected by crime.
victimsupport.org.uk | 0808 168 9111
Rape Crisis England & Wales: 24/7 support line for anyone affected by sexual violence. rapecrisis.org.uk | 0808 500 2222
stampoutspiking.org: UK charity offering education, prevention tools, and victim support.
spikeawareuk.org: Awareness and support for all forms of spiking.
Lancashire Police: Spiking support page
Victim Care Lancashire: Local support directory and services.victimcarelancashire.org
Ask for Angela Scheme: Available in many Lancashire venues—ask staff for “Angela” if you feel unsafe.
Lancashire County Council: Offers awareness training and resources lancashire.gov.uk
Cumbria Police: Spiking support page
Victim Support Cumbria: Personalised help for victims of crime.
victimsupport.org.uk/cumbria | 0300 303 0157
Safer Streets Welfare Hubs: Located in Carlisle and Bowness-on-Windermere, offering night-time support Call it out | Cumbria Police