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Information about self-swab kits
Concerns have been raised by specialist organisations about sexual violence self-swab kits, or “rape kits”, marketed to collect evidence after rape or sexual assault.
The Royal College of Physicians and the National Police Chiefs’ Council state these kits shouldn't replace specialist support services.
For advice, contact the Specialist Wellbeing team or see the Sexual Misconduct section.
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