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MESMAC Blog: Sex education is inherently political – and here’s why
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In this blog, Rotherham volunteer Eve explores how relationships and sex education is inherently political, and why the two are deeply interwoven.
- Volunteer Blog
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In response to the Health Secretary's plan to ban trans women from being treated in female hospital wards in England
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MESMAC responds to plans to ban trans women from female hospital wards, calling for NHS care that treats everyone with dignity and meets trans and non-binary people's needs in line with the Equality Act.
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Introduction to MESMAC blog – A Message on Equity, Pride and Hope
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MESMAC launches a new blog led by Rotherham volunteer Bee, opening with a message on equity, pride and hope and what the blog will explore.
- Volunteer Blog
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Meet our new Peer Support Worker, Afrika!
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For Mental Health Awareness Week, MESMAC introduces Afrika, its new Mental Health Peer Support Worker in Leeds, who shares an introduction to peer support and the work ahead.
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Seeking Expressions of Interest from Counsellors
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MESMAC is seeking qualified, insured counsellors - experienced working with LGBTQ+ people - to join its pool in Leeds and remotely, with pay of £40 per hour.
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Improving Trans+ Healthcare
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MESMAC has worked with local Trans+ people to co-produce a video for healthcare professionals, sharing real experiences and debunking myths to help improve Trans+ healthcare.
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New city wide sexual health improvement service launched in Leeds
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A new Leeds City Council-commissioned service brings together HIV prevention and sexual health promotion for the most at-risk groups, expanding community testing and introducing online booking.
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National HIV Testing Week 2022
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National HIV Testing Week returns from 7 February, encouraging everyone - especially those most affected by HIV - to get tested, building on 2021's record-breaking turnout.
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Leeds Knights Partner with Yorkshire MESMAC for EIHA Pride Week
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MESMAC is partnering with Leeds Knights for EIHA Pride Week (7-16 January 2022), with a stall at the club's Pride game to chat HIV, PrEP and sexual health.
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Yorkshire HIV Testing Week 2021
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MESMAC announces the first Yorkshire HIV Testing Week (22-27 November 2021), marking 40 years of HIV and promoting quick, easy rapid testing.
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Wakefield HIV Prevention and Support Services
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After more than 25 years, MESMAC is closing its Wakefield service on 30 September 2021, with HIV services in Wakefield transferring to Spectrum/BHA from 1 October.
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Sexual health services in North Yorkshire: Make your voice heard!
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North Yorkshire County Council is consulting on proposed changes to local sexual health services, and MESMAC encourages people to share their views before the survey closes on 4 October.