SEXUAL ASSAULT UNIT OFFICIALLY OPENED IN CITY

Date Published: 24-Aug-2009

The Sexual Assault Treatment Unit in Galway has officially opened after months of delays.The HSE has confirmed that the Unit in Parkmore opened today, which is the only one of it's kind in the west.Victims of sexual violence will be treated at the Unit, which is staffed by specially trained nurses and doctors.It will be available 24 hours a day and can be accessed either through Gardai or by calling 1800 355355.