MESMAC
@mesmac.bsky.social
Yorkshire's largest LGBTQ+ Sexual and Mental Health charity. Free HIV/STI testing and support for people living with HIV
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@mesmac.bsky.social
· Dec 17
Hello Bluesky! We're MESMAC - here to support with sexual and mental health including:
💜 HIV, STI & pregnancy testing
💜 outreach in community settings
💜 support with sexual health, contraception, relationships & wellbeing
💜 counselling
You can find us in Bradford, Hull, Leeds & Rotherham ✨
💜 HIV, STI & pregnancy testing
💜 outreach in community settings
💜 support with sexual health, contraception, relationships & wellbeing
💜 counselling
You can find us in Bradford, Hull, Leeds & Rotherham ✨
✨ job vacancy ✨
An opportunity’s opened up to join our fab Hull team, supporting young people across the city with their sexual health and wellbeing
More info and application pack at the link in our bio 💜
#Hull #HullJobs #SexualHealthJobs
An opportunity’s opened up to join our fab Hull team, supporting young people across the city with their sexual health and wellbeing
More info and application pack at the link in our bio 💜
#Hull #HullJobs #SexualHealthJobs
January 14, 2026 at 11:23 AM
✨ job vacancy ✨
An opportunity’s opened up to join our fab Hull team, supporting young people across the city with their sexual health and wellbeing
More info and application pack at the link in our bio 💜
#Hull #HullJobs #SexualHealthJobs
An opportunity’s opened up to join our fab Hull team, supporting young people across the city with their sexual health and wellbeing
More info and application pack at the link in our bio 💜
#Hull #HullJobs #SexualHealthJobs
Come join us as we celebrate our 35th birthday as an organisation, as well as the official launch of our brand new office in Hull!
We’d love to invite you celebrate the start of this new chapter with us 💜
#Hull #HullEvents #SexualHealthAwareness
We’d love to invite you celebrate the start of this new chapter with us 💜
#Hull #HullEvents #SexualHealthAwareness
January 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Come join us as we celebrate our 35th birthday as an organisation, as well as the official launch of our brand new office in Hull!
We’d love to invite you celebrate the start of this new chapter with us 💜
#Hull #HullEvents #SexualHealthAwareness
We’d love to invite you celebrate the start of this new chapter with us 💜
#Hull #HullEvents #SexualHealthAwareness
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#DidYouKnow that HIV and AIDS are not the same?
Find out more⬇️
Find out more⬇️
January 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM
#DidYouKnow that HIV and AIDS are not the same?
Find out more⬇️
Find out more⬇️
Worried about your sexual health? We can help put your mind at ease 💜
Our #Rotherham office is open to drop-in every Monday and Tuesday - no appointment needed!
Our #Rotherham office is open to drop-in every Monday and Tuesday - no appointment needed!
January 13, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Worried about your sexual health? We can help put your mind at ease 💜
Our #Rotherham office is open to drop-in every Monday and Tuesday - no appointment needed!
Our #Rotherham office is open to drop-in every Monday and Tuesday - no appointment needed!
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What's on this month?
The all new QueerLeeds.LGBT calendar showcases not only Pride Place events but those from partner LGBTQ+ groups across Leeds!
Full calendar: www.queerleeds.lgbt/events
@letstalklgbtqia.bsky.social @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @mesmac.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
The all new QueerLeeds.LGBT calendar showcases not only Pride Place events but those from partner LGBTQ+ groups across Leeds!
Full calendar: www.queerleeds.lgbt/events
@letstalklgbtqia.bsky.social @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @mesmac.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
January 11, 2026 at 10:03 AM
What's on this month?
The all new QueerLeeds.LGBT calendar showcases not only Pride Place events but those from partner LGBTQ+ groups across Leeds!
Full calendar: www.queerleeds.lgbt/events
@letstalklgbtqia.bsky.social @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @mesmac.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
The all new QueerLeeds.LGBT calendar showcases not only Pride Place events but those from partner LGBTQ+ groups across Leeds!
Full calendar: www.queerleeds.lgbt/events
@letstalklgbtqia.bsky.social @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @mesmac.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
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T is our monthly 18+ peer support group for trans, non-binary & questioning people.
A welcoming space to share experiences, offer advice, and connect with community. 💙💗🤍
🗓️ Tuesdays monthly, 7:30–9pm
📍 Equity Partnership, Bradford
📧 [email protected]
#Trans # LGBTQ #LGBTBradford
A welcoming space to share experiences, offer advice, and connect with community. 💙💗🤍
🗓️ Tuesdays monthly, 7:30–9pm
📍 Equity Partnership, Bradford
📧 [email protected]
#Trans # LGBTQ #LGBTBradford
January 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
T is our monthly 18+ peer support group for trans, non-binary & questioning people.
A welcoming space to share experiences, offer advice, and connect with community. 💙💗🤍
🗓️ Tuesdays monthly, 7:30–9pm
📍 Equity Partnership, Bradford
📧 [email protected]
#Trans # LGBTQ #LGBTBradford
A welcoming space to share experiences, offer advice, and connect with community. 💙💗🤍
🗓️ Tuesdays monthly, 7:30–9pm
📍 Equity Partnership, Bradford
📧 [email protected]
#Trans # LGBTQ #LGBTBradford
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January can bring a lot of pressure: to change, improve, or “get it right.”
We want to remind you:
🩶You don’t have to make resolutions
🩶You don’t have to be perfect
🩶One difficult day doesn’t undo your healing
Be kind to yourself. You deserve patience, not punishment.
We want to remind you:
🩶You don’t have to make resolutions
🩶You don’t have to be perfect
🩶One difficult day doesn’t undo your healing
Be kind to yourself. You deserve patience, not punishment.
January 6, 2026 at 8:47 AM
January can bring a lot of pressure: to change, improve, or “get it right.”
We want to remind you:
🩶You don’t have to make resolutions
🩶You don’t have to be perfect
🩶One difficult day doesn’t undo your healing
Be kind to yourself. You deserve patience, not punishment.
We want to remind you:
🩶You don’t have to make resolutions
🩶You don’t have to be perfect
🩶One difficult day doesn’t undo your healing
Be kind to yourself. You deserve patience, not punishment.
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Ian Charleson, star of the Oscar winning Chariots of Fire, died of AIDS on this day in 1990.
He was 40, one of a generation decimated by the disease.
We didn’t just lose friends, lovers, brothers; we lost the roles never played, the songs unwritten, the art never created.
The loss is incalculable.
He was 40, one of a generation decimated by the disease.
We didn’t just lose friends, lovers, brothers; we lost the roles never played, the songs unwritten, the art never created.
The loss is incalculable.
January 6, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Ian Charleson, star of the Oscar winning Chariots of Fire, died of AIDS on this day in 1990.
He was 40, one of a generation decimated by the disease.
We didn’t just lose friends, lovers, brothers; we lost the roles never played, the songs unwritten, the art never created.
The loss is incalculable.
He was 40, one of a generation decimated by the disease.
We didn’t just lose friends, lovers, brothers; we lost the roles never played, the songs unwritten, the art never created.
The loss is incalculable.
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One of our free guides to #Autism and #MentalHealth is about arts and crafts.
Inside, there are tips on how they can positively impact on mental health, as well as info on barriers to accessing arts and crafts.
To see it and all our other guides, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/our-services...
Inside, there are tips on how they can positively impact on mental health, as well as info on barriers to accessing arts and crafts.
To see it and all our other guides, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/our-services...
January 5, 2026 at 9:49 AM
One of our free guides to #Autism and #MentalHealth is about arts and crafts.
Inside, there are tips on how they can positively impact on mental health, as well as info on barriers to accessing arts and crafts.
To see it and all our other guides, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/our-services...
Inside, there are tips on how they can positively impact on mental health, as well as info on barriers to accessing arts and crafts.
To see it and all our other guides, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/our-services...
Worried about your sexual health? Overdue an STI test? Just want to put your mind at ease?
We have appointments available in Rotherham this week. Book online 👉 bookatest.mesmac.co.uk
💜 STI & pregnancy testing
💜 Free condoms & lube
💜 Contraception support
💜 Drug & alcohol support
💜 PrEP referrals
We have appointments available in Rotherham this week. Book online 👉 bookatest.mesmac.co.uk
💜 STI & pregnancy testing
💜 Free condoms & lube
💜 Contraception support
💜 Drug & alcohol support
💜 PrEP referrals
January 6, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Worried about your sexual health? Overdue an STI test? Just want to put your mind at ease?
We have appointments available in Rotherham this week. Book online 👉 bookatest.mesmac.co.uk
💜 STI & pregnancy testing
💜 Free condoms & lube
💜 Contraception support
💜 Drug & alcohol support
💜 PrEP referrals
We have appointments available in Rotherham this week. Book online 👉 bookatest.mesmac.co.uk
💜 STI & pregnancy testing
💜 Free condoms & lube
💜 Contraception support
💜 Drug & alcohol support
💜 PrEP referrals
Our office is back open with plenty of appointments this week - come along to get up to date with your sexual health & wellbeing, and put your mind at ease
Book online 👉 bookatest.mesmac.co.uk
Book online 👉 bookatest.mesmac.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Our office is back open with plenty of appointments this week - come along to get up to date with your sexual health & wellbeing, and put your mind at ease
Book online 👉 bookatest.mesmac.co.uk
Book online 👉 bookatest.mesmac.co.uk
LGBTQ+ and living in Rotherham?
Come along to our new LGBTQ+ group this Wednesday! Build community, meet new people and share some good food and drink
Interested? Contact Chiz and Lucy for more details:
[email protected] / [email protected]
#Rotherham #LGBTQSupport #RotherhamLGBTQ
Come along to our new LGBTQ+ group this Wednesday! Build community, meet new people and share some good food and drink
Interested? Contact Chiz and Lucy for more details:
[email protected] / [email protected]
#Rotherham #LGBTQSupport #RotherhamLGBTQ
January 5, 2026 at 1:25 PM
LGBTQ+ and living in Rotherham?
Come along to our new LGBTQ+ group this Wednesday! Build community, meet new people and share some good food and drink
Interested? Contact Chiz and Lucy for more details:
[email protected] / [email protected]
#Rotherham #LGBTQSupport #RotherhamLGBTQ
Come along to our new LGBTQ+ group this Wednesday! Build community, meet new people and share some good food and drink
Interested? Contact Chiz and Lucy for more details:
[email protected] / [email protected]
#Rotherham #LGBTQSupport #RotherhamLGBTQ
Aged 13-19? Did you know we run a weekly drop-in for young people in #Hull city centre?
It's a welcoming space to answer fast, free, confidential support with your sexual health
It's a welcoming space to answer fast, free, confidential support with your sexual health
January 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Aged 13-19? Did you know we run a weekly drop-in for young people in #Hull city centre?
It's a welcoming space to answer fast, free, confidential support with your sexual health
It's a welcoming space to answer fast, free, confidential support with your sexual health
LGBTQ+ and living in Rotherham?
We're building a new LGBTQ+ social group - come along next month to help us shape the group's future
Interested? Contact Chiz and Lucy for more details:
[email protected] / [email protected]
#Rotherham #LGBTQSupport #RotherhamLGBTQ
We're building a new LGBTQ+ social group - come along next month to help us shape the group's future
Interested? Contact Chiz and Lucy for more details:
[email protected] / [email protected]
#Rotherham #LGBTQSupport #RotherhamLGBTQ
December 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
LGBTQ+ and living in Rotherham?
We're building a new LGBTQ+ social group - come along next month to help us shape the group's future
Interested? Contact Chiz and Lucy for more details:
[email protected] / [email protected]
#Rotherham #LGBTQSupport #RotherhamLGBTQ
We're building a new LGBTQ+ social group - come along next month to help us shape the group's future
Interested? Contact Chiz and Lucy for more details:
[email protected] / [email protected]
#Rotherham #LGBTQSupport #RotherhamLGBTQ
All our offices are taking a break over Christmas/New Year to give our staff and volunteers a very well earned break 💜
Here's to 2026! 🥳💜✨
Here's to 2026! 🥳💜✨
December 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
All our offices are taking a break over Christmas/New Year to give our staff and volunteers a very well earned break 💜
Here's to 2026! 🥳💜✨
Here's to 2026! 🥳💜✨
Find Mel at Kenworthy House every other Wednesday for sexual health and contraception support
No need to book - just drop by!
Get in touch for more info:
💻 [email protected]
📱 07710 099032
No need to book - just drop by!
Get in touch for more info:
💻 [email protected]
📱 07710 099032
December 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Find Mel at Kenworthy House every other Wednesday for sexual health and contraception support
No need to book - just drop by!
Get in touch for more info:
💻 [email protected]
📱 07710 099032
No need to book - just drop by!
Get in touch for more info:
💻 [email protected]
📱 07710 099032
Come along to our sexual health drop-in at tomorrow morning
It's a fast, free, confidential to get up to speed with your health and put your mind at ease 💜
It's a fast, free, confidential to get up to speed with your health and put your mind at ease 💜
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Come along to our sexual health drop-in at tomorrow morning
It's a fast, free, confidential to get up to speed with your health and put your mind at ease 💜
It's a fast, free, confidential to get up to speed with your health and put your mind at ease 💜
Did you know you can book an appointment for our trans+ and non-binary sexual health clinic in central Leeds?
It's fast, free & confidential
Book an appointment:
💻 [email protected]
📱 0113 244 4209
It's fast, free & confidential
Book an appointment:
💻 [email protected]
📱 0113 244 4209
December 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Did you know you can book an appointment for our trans+ and non-binary sexual health clinic in central Leeds?
It's fast, free & confidential
Book an appointment:
💻 [email protected]
📱 0113 244 4209
It's fast, free & confidential
Book an appointment:
💻 [email protected]
📱 0113 244 4209
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Just one week to go!
Queer Leeds LGBTQIA+ Community events calendar LAUNCH PARTY
Fri 12th Dec 6-8pm
Pride Place @Flamingos café, Leeds LS1 6DX
@leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @letstalklgbtqia.bsky.social
@mesmac.bsky.social @outtogetherlgbt.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social
Queer Leeds LGBTQIA+ Community events calendar LAUNCH PARTY
Fri 12th Dec 6-8pm
Pride Place @Flamingos café, Leeds LS1 6DX
@leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @letstalklgbtqia.bsky.social
@mesmac.bsky.social @outtogetherlgbt.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Just one week to go!
Queer Leeds LGBTQIA+ Community events calendar LAUNCH PARTY
Fri 12th Dec 6-8pm
Pride Place @Flamingos café, Leeds LS1 6DX
@leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @letstalklgbtqia.bsky.social
@mesmac.bsky.social @outtogetherlgbt.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social
Queer Leeds LGBTQIA+ Community events calendar LAUNCH PARTY
Fri 12th Dec 6-8pm
Pride Place @Flamingos café, Leeds LS1 6DX
@leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @letstalklgbtqia.bsky.social
@mesmac.bsky.social @outtogetherlgbt.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social
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To mark #WorldAIDSDay, we spoke with Co-Chairs of the BASHH HIV & BBV Special Interest Group, to explore why this day remains vital and what’s next in the effort toward ending HIV transmission.
Read the full Q&A with Lisa and Eleanor ➡️ bit.ly/3KcrKBS
Read the full Q&A with Lisa and Eleanor ➡️ bit.ly/3KcrKBS
December 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
To mark #WorldAIDSDay, we spoke with Co-Chairs of the BASHH HIV & BBV Special Interest Group, to explore why this day remains vital and what’s next in the effort toward ending HIV transmission.
Read the full Q&A with Lisa and Eleanor ➡️ bit.ly/3KcrKBS
Read the full Q&A with Lisa and Eleanor ➡️ bit.ly/3KcrKBS
Did you spot Claire at Castle Hill Hospital and Hull Royal Infirmary this week?
We've joined forces with the psychology team to raise awareness of HIV and tackle the stigma that still exists
We'll be back on Monday and Tuesday next week - so do come along for a chat 💜
We've joined forces with the psychology team to raise awareness of HIV and tackle the stigma that still exists
We'll be back on Monday and Tuesday next week - so do come along for a chat 💜
December 5, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Did you spot Claire at Castle Hill Hospital and Hull Royal Infirmary this week?
We've joined forces with the psychology team to raise awareness of HIV and tackle the stigma that still exists
We'll be back on Monday and Tuesday next week - so do come along for a chat 💜
We've joined forces with the psychology team to raise awareness of HIV and tackle the stigma that still exists
We'll be back on Monday and Tuesday next week - so do come along for a chat 💜
Today's your last chance to catch us on our PrEP Awareness Week outreach
Missed us this week? You can always book an appointment at your local office: bookatest.mesmac.co.uk
#PrEPAwarenessWeek #PrEP #HIVTesting #GetTested #EndTheStigma #UEqualsU
Missed us this week? You can always book an appointment at your local office: bookatest.mesmac.co.uk
#PrEPAwarenessWeek #PrEP #HIVTesting #GetTested #EndTheStigma #UEqualsU
December 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Today's your last chance to catch us on our PrEP Awareness Week outreach
Missed us this week? You can always book an appointment at your local office: bookatest.mesmac.co.uk
#PrEPAwarenessWeek #PrEP #HIVTesting #GetTested #EndTheStigma #UEqualsU
Missed us this week? You can always book an appointment at your local office: bookatest.mesmac.co.uk
#PrEPAwarenessWeek #PrEP #HIVTesting #GetTested #EndTheStigma #UEqualsU
Here's a quick snapshot of our #WorldAIDSDay event in #Hull last night
We created a human red ribbon, listened to speeches and watched a spectacular performance by the Scarlet Sirens ❤️
Together we can change the story, end HIV transmission and defy stigma
We created a human red ribbon, listened to speeches and watched a spectacular performance by the Scarlet Sirens ❤️
Together we can change the story, end HIV transmission and defy stigma
December 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Here's a quick snapshot of our #WorldAIDSDay event in #Hull last night
We created a human red ribbon, listened to speeches and watched a spectacular performance by the Scarlet Sirens ❤️
Together we can change the story, end HIV transmission and defy stigma
We created a human red ribbon, listened to speeches and watched a spectacular performance by the Scarlet Sirens ❤️
Together we can change the story, end HIV transmission and defy stigma
Did you know that there's a pill which can stop you contracting HIV?
It's called PrEP and it's free on the NHS.
Find us across the region this week for information about PrEP and free HIV testing
#PrEPAwarenessWeek #PrEP #HIVTesting #GetTested #EndTheStigma #UEqualsU
It's called PrEP and it's free on the NHS.
Find us across the region this week for information about PrEP and free HIV testing
#PrEPAwarenessWeek #PrEP #HIVTesting #GetTested #EndTheStigma #UEqualsU
December 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Did you know that there's a pill which can stop you contracting HIV?
It's called PrEP and it's free on the NHS.
Find us across the region this week for information about PrEP and free HIV testing
#PrEPAwarenessWeek #PrEP #HIVTesting #GetTested #EndTheStigma #UEqualsU
It's called PrEP and it's free on the NHS.
Find us across the region this week for information about PrEP and free HIV testing
#PrEPAwarenessWeek #PrEP #HIVTesting #GetTested #EndTheStigma #UEqualsU
We're looking to grow our friendly volunteer team in #Rotherham!
Come along to our induction next month to find out more about the roles on offer
Contact Charley for more info:
📱 07715 213 639
💻 [email protected]
Come along to our induction next month to find out more about the roles on offer
Contact Charley for more info:
📱 07715 213 639
💻 [email protected]
December 2, 2025 at 8:55 AM
We're looking to grow our friendly volunteer team in #Rotherham!
Come along to our induction next month to find out more about the roles on offer
Contact Charley for more info:
📱 07715 213 639
💻 [email protected]
Come along to our induction next month to find out more about the roles on offer
Contact Charley for more info:
📱 07715 213 639
💻 [email protected]