The Bridge SARC

05/02/2026

We were so pleased to have been asked to support the development of this important storyline. We hope it helps people in seeking support.

The Bridge SARC UHBW’s sexual assault referral centre, has been praised on national television by Casualty actress Melanie Hill.

Melanie, who plays Siobhan in the hospital-based drama sought advice from UHBW colleagues at The Bridge for a storyline which sees her character sexually assaulted.

Speaking to Lorraine Kelly on Friday’s episode of Lorraine, Melanie said: “We had to make sure we give it the respect it deserves. I went to The Bridge, the SARC centre in Bristol, and talked to the ladies there. I must say they are an incredible organisation. They are all about the victim, and they are incredible people who work there."

You can see Melanie’s interview at the link below.

Lorraine - Series 18 - Episode 20:
https://youtu.be/pOi5_Ps_m7o?si=gHS_aKi9h4OIbU1J

If you need help from The Bridge, you can seek advice from them 24 hours a day, even if your experience was not recent. You do not have to report any event to the police unless you want to.

Call The Bridge on 0117 342 6999.

03/02/2026

For sexual abuse and violence awareness week. We work with other specialist sexual violence services across the local area to highlight the impacts of child sexual abuse. Today, we are talking about support.

The Bridge SARC has a specialist paediatric service with trained Crisis Workers, Nurses and Drs who can offer support for Children and Young People. Our telephone number 0117 342 6999 is available 24/7 for clients as well as for professionals who would like advice in the care of others who have experienced sexual harm. We are here if you need us.

23/12/2025

Our phoneline is available 24/7 on 0117 342 6999 if you need to speak to one of our Crisis Workers over the holiday period about r**e or sexual assault.

13/11/2025

Come and join our lovely team! Follow the link to job advert

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9387-25-2140?keyword=sarc&location=Bristol&distance=5&language=en

Speciality Doctor in r**e and sexual assault
Salary £61,542 to £99,216 a year pa pro rata
Contract - Permanent
Working pattern - Part-time
Reference number - 387-M6839-DY
Job location - The Bridge SARC, Central Health Clinic, Tower Hill, Bristol, BS2 OJD
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director - Regional Director - SARC Dr Michelle Cutland email:
Michelle.Cutland@uhbw.nhs.uk

06/10/2025

International Adolescent
Health week will take place from October 13 - 19 with the theme:
"Thriving Inside and Out: Strengthening Adolescent physical and mental health".
UHBW are running a competition for young people during International
Adolescent Health week.
Please could you all share this poster for any CYP you see aged 12 - 19 years!!!
It would be great to see as many CYP enter as possible.
Send submissions to:
BCHinfo@uhbw.nhs.uk
Good luck!!!

02/10/2025

If you or someone you know has been r***d or sexually assaulted or abused, a sexual assault referral centre can help.
You will be listened to, believed and supported. You don't have to report to the police to get support.
www.thebridgecanhelp.org.uk
Tel: 0117 342 6999 (24|7-365)
Further information on SARCs is available at www.nhs.uk/sarcs

02/10/2025

Happy
Thank you to our Poet in Residence, for the great work she does at 👏Beth came to visit Bridge SARC staff to create a poem for our clients - To Fly Again

21/08/2025

The Bridge wishes everyone a wonderful weekend with this lovely weather. We are available 24/7 over the long weekend if you need us. Tel: 0117 342 6999 or see our website thebridgecanhelp.org.uk

30/07/2025

We are pleased to announce that a new Men's Peer Support Group will be starting in Taunton, Somerset. A safe space for men/trans men (18+) to meet and support each other. Please share the flyer and feel free to contact us to find out more about the group and start date.
Tel: 0117 342 6999
Email: thebridge@uhbw.nhs.uk
Web: www.thebridgecanhelp.org.uk

14/07/2025

Thank you Bristol Pride for organising a wonderful day and having us in your Community Tent. It was so well organised, friendly and welcoming. We were also really pleased to see so many of our partner organisations. Thanks again - team at The Bridge SARC

11/07/2025

So looking forward to attending Bristol Pride again this year with all of our partners in the community tent. Come and say hi - Happy Pride - remember to keep well hydrated and above all - have fun :)

23/06/2025

Thank you Bristol Refugee Festival for putting on a great festival with a finale of Celebrating Sanctuary in Queen Square - A Day of Joy, Culture & Celebration! Our team really enjoyed meeting so many people and organisations and letting our community know that The Bridge is here if ever you need us