@SpringLodgeSARC twitter is now up and running so that we can keep in touch with the rest of the twitter world and share some SARC related info. This page is not for discussing personal cases so please visit our website should you want information about what we do.
Lovely catch up this evening with @SpringLodgeSARC ISVA team and @edanlincs court IDVA with Lincoln crown court judge. Sharing challenges within CJS and impact on victims.
Our ISVA Team and ISVA Support Team have been nominated for an award. The finalists are being chosen in the next few weeks. Keep your fingers crossed. 🤞
From a client, ‘It is an important service and a well needed service. The ISVA support is fantastic with Gail now and Carolyn in the past. A massive thank-you for both Gail’s current support and Carolyn previous support’. 🙂
From a client ‘Laura was very professional from start to finish. She explained things every step of the way, made me feel comfortable and able to discuss things and it put me at ease.’ 🙂
From a client ‘I would like to thank Carolyn for all that she has done. SARC team are just brilliant. I could not have gotten through the past 8 months with Carolyn.’
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. Anxiety is normal but can sometimes get out of control. To help manage your anxiety:
·Talk to someone you can trust,
· Try to manage your worries,
· Look after your physical health,
· Try breathing exercises,
· Keep a diary.
🙂
From a client ‘I would like to thank my ISVA for all that she has done. The SARC Team are just brilliant. I couldn’t have gotten through the last 8months without my ISVA.’ 💜
Myth – It isn’t rape if they didn’t shout stop
Truth – When someone is experiencing fear, they often find they cannot speak/shout. This is a normal response as it is the body’s way to keep us safe.
#truthoverlies#truthmatters#rapemyths
From a client ‘The Crisis Worker was absolutely amazing, if it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t have gone through with the medical. She explained everything to me and helped me cope with everything. As a service, you went above and beyond.💜
Feedback from a client, ‘Both the Crisis worker and the Doctor were fantastic. The Doctor was very supportive and explained everything to me. Overall, a brilliant service.’ 😌