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Open letter opposing the Nordic Model
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MESMAC has signed an open letter urging UK MPs to oppose attempts to introduce Nordic model legislation, which would criminalise the purchase of sex.
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Consultant Brief for the Leeds Solidarity Network Healthy Communities Project
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MESMAC invites consultant proposals for the Leeds Solidarity Network Healthy Communities Project, one of six projects nationally funded through the National Lottery and the King's Fund.
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Staff blog - Mark Tyson
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In this staff blog, Mark Tyson reflects on making the most of lockdown by embarking on a journey of self-discovery and self-care.
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Reasons to leave during lockdown
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A reminder that you can leave home to escape domestic abuse during lockdown, with MESMAC support, the GALOP helpline and local refuge details for those who need them.
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Service user survey
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MESMAC invites people who have used its services over the past year to share their feedback through a short survey.
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In response to the BBC ban on staff attending Pride events.
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MESMAC's CEO responds with sadness to the BBC's proposed ban on staff attending Pride events, calling it unfair, unworkable and potentially unlawful.
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£585,000 of emergency funding for LGBTQ+ organisations and groups!
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LGBTQ+ organisations across the UK can apply for grants of up to £15,000 from a £585,000 Comic Relief fund, distributed by METRO Charity, MESMAC and partners to support communities through the pandemic.
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MESMAC's statement on Liz Truss MP's evidence to Women and Equalities Select Committee.
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MESMAC raises concern over the Minister for Women and Equalities' stated priorities on the Gender Recognition Act, particularly the impact on support for trans young people.
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Peer Support Mental Health
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MESMAC's mental health peer support groups have moved online during coronavirus, welcoming all over-18s on Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings.
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New Coronavirus and People Living with HIV
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MESMAC shares BHIVA guidance on COVID-19 and HIV, noting there is no evidence so far that people living with HIV are at greater risk, with age and other conditions being the main factors.
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Cruising Site incidents
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MESMAC warns of several incidents reported at cruising sites across Yorkshire, now being treated by police as hate crimes, and offers support to anyone affected.
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Mental Health Peer Support Groups
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MESMAC is running friendly peer support sessions on mental health and wellbeing for over-18s in Bradford and Wakefield throughout 2020.