If you think you or someone you know has been spiked, the best thing to do is seek medical help straight away.

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To access NHS healthcare services, call 111. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use the textphone service 18001 111. 

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If the person's condition is deteriorating, especially if they become unaware of their surroundings, fall unconscious, or start vomiting, having seizures, hallucinations or difficulty speaking, call 999 for an ambulance immediately.  If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use the textphone service 18000 or text 999 if you’ve pre-registered with the emergencySMS service.

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The A&Es in Oxford are located in:​

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way, Headington,
Oxford OX3 9DU
Tel: 0300 304 7777

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Horton General Hospital

Oxford Road,
Banbury OX16 9AL
Tel: 0300 304 7777

SOLACE is the sexual assault referral centre (SARC) of Oxfordshire. They offer forensic medical examinations to collect evidence, allowing survivors the flexibility to choose to report to police in the future, even if they aren't ready to right now.

Evidence collection includes taking samples (urine, blood, hair) that can be used to test for drugs used in spiking.

However, toxicology tests will not be run and results will not be known unless the victim decides to proceed with a police report and an investigation is started.

There is no expectation to report to the police, and forensics can be stored for up to two years.

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They have two locations, one in Bicester and one in Slough. Bicester is the closest.

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Call their 24/7 hotline 0800 970 9952 before travelling to their location.

Victim Support is an independent charity for victims and witnesses of crime. They offer free, confidential help to anyone who’s been affected by any crime, including sexual and domestic violence, regardless of whether it has been reported or not.

Call 08 08 16 89 111 (open 24/7), start a live chat (click here) or fill out their online form (via. their website)

A nationwide scheme where people can go up to venue staff at bars, clubs and other businesses and ask for "Angela" to receive help.

Spiking is a crime. When testing for drugs, earlier is bett. Contact your local police station for support.

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Successful drug testing can be useful for treating the victim and collecting forensic evidence.

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Victims can submit a Criminal Injury Claim for financial compensation.

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Perpetrators can be punishable by up to 10 years in prison for violation of the Sexual Offences Act.

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"The Sexual Offences Act 2003 states it's an offence to administer a substance to a person with intent to overpower that person and to enable sexual activity with them. It's punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The same would be true of needle spiking which would also be a physical assault." - Hudgell Solicitors

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You can report a crime (e.g. harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, spiking):​

• online (click here)

• via. a phone call (call 101, open 24/7)

• by visiting a police station

A registered, independent charity which aims to reduce alcohol-related harm. They offer impartial, evidence-based information, advice and practical resources.​

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email contact@drinkaware.co.uk

call 020 7766 9900

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Click the link below for Drink Aware's quick guide on what to do if you think you or someone else has been spiked.

FRANK is a national anti-drug advisory service jointly established by the Department of Health and Home Office of the British government in 2003.

It is intended to reduce the harms brought about by legal and illegal drug usage. It is aimed at young people.

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It a friendly, confidential service that can provide help and information on preventing and responding to spiking and the drugs typically used for spiking.

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24/7 confidential hotline 0300 1236600

text 82111

live chat service here​

email frank@talktofrank.com (contact form)

The Oxford Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre (OSARCC) is a collective of women committed to supporting survivors of sexual abuse, rape, domestic abuse, and harassment.

OSARCC offer a free and confidential service for people of all genders who are dealing with the effects of sexual violence and to anyone who is supporting them.

for a confidential listening space

call 0800 783 6294

text 07537 432 442

email support@osarcc.org.uk

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for everything else (referrals, admin, etc.)

call 01865 725311

email admin@osarcc.org.uk

Offers:

• Spiking awareness training for students and bar staff

• Disposable foil lids that cover your cup to prevent drink spiking.

• Testing strips to check drinks for drugs commonly used in spiking

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Can be ordered in bulk for events.

Disposable foil lids that cover your cup to prevent drink spiking.

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Can be ordered in bulk for events.

Humorously-named reusable lids made from 100% biodegradable latex that cover your cup to prevent drink spiking. US-based, ships worldwide.

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Can be ordered in bulk for events.