Sexual Assault Treatment Units (SATUs) provide specialist care for women and men aged fourteen years and over who have recently been sexually assaulted or raped. The specialist team of SATU staff provide easily accessible, holistic services which address the medical, psychological and emotional needs and appropriate follow up care for victims of sexual crime, in a supportive, sensitive manner. This includes provision of treatment such as emergency contraception and medication to reduce the possibility of developing sexually transmitted infection. The SATU services respond to requests from the Gardaí for the collection of forensic evidence to aid the legal process and also provide services for people who do not wish to report the incident to the Gardaí. There is no charge for any of the SATU services or follow up appointments.
The Mid West Forensic Examination Services available in Limerick differs from the SATUs described above in only offering a forensic examination service, with follow up clinics referred back to GPs.
Target Group: Persons aged fourteen years and over who have recently been sexually assaulted or raped.
How to access: Direct contact with SATU; referral through GP; referral through An Garda Síochána.
Contact details:
Cork SATU
Address: South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Old Blackrock Road, Cork City T12 X23H
Opening Hours: 24/7, 365 days of the year
- Tel. (021) 4926297 on Monday – Friday, 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.
- Tel. (021) 4926100 Out of Hours
Waterford SATU
Address: University Hospital Waterford, Dunmore Road, Waterford, X91 ER8E
Opening Hours: 24/7, 365 days of the year
- Tel. (051) 842157 during office hours
- Tel. (051) 848000 (Main Hospital reception) Out of Hours
Mid West Forensic Medical Examination Service
Address: University Hospital Limerick, St. Nessan's Rd., Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick V94 F858
Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 a.m., 24 hours on Saturdays, Sundays & Bank holidays
- Tel. 1850 212 999 (Shannondoc)
- Tel. (021) 4926297 (Cork SATU) or (091)765751 (Galway SATU) during office hours