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
@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 ✨
We run a regular HIV support group in #Hull city centre
Come along for a chance to catchup over a cuppa - or get in touch with Claire about other support available locally
Come along for a chance to catchup over a cuppa - or get in touch with Claire about other support available locally
November 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We run a regular HIV support group in #Hull city centre
Come along for a chance to catchup over a cuppa - or get in touch with Claire about other support available locally
Come along for a chance to catchup over a cuppa - or get in touch with Claire about other support available locally
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#WorldAIDSDay2025 is just one week away!
Show your support for people living with HIV worldwide by wearing a red ribbon - a symbol of solidarity and commitment to ending HIV for good.
Find out how to get involved, donate, or fundraise ➡️ bit.ly/4h46rOi @NAT_AIDS_Trust
Show your support for people living with HIV worldwide by wearing a red ribbon - a symbol of solidarity and commitment to ending HIV for good.
Find out how to get involved, donate, or fundraise ➡️ bit.ly/4h46rOi @NAT_AIDS_Trust
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
#WorldAIDSDay2025 is just one week away!
Show your support for people living with HIV worldwide by wearing a red ribbon - a symbol of solidarity and commitment to ending HIV for good.
Find out how to get involved, donate, or fundraise ➡️ bit.ly/4h46rOi @NAT_AIDS_Trust
Show your support for people living with HIV worldwide by wearing a red ribbon - a symbol of solidarity and commitment to ending HIV for good.
Find out how to get involved, donate, or fundraise ➡️ bit.ly/4h46rOi @NAT_AIDS_Trust
We're coming up on #WorldAIDSDay and #PrEPAwarenessWeek - and we’re marking both of these by offering HIV testing across Yorkshire
An HIV test is a fast, free, confidential way to put your mind at ease and be part of the movement to eliminate HIV transmission
Check out where to find us 👇
An HIV test is a fast, free, confidential way to put your mind at ease and be part of the movement to eliminate HIV transmission
Check out where to find us 👇
November 24, 2025 at 12:17 PM
We're coming up on #WorldAIDSDay and #PrEPAwarenessWeek - and we’re marking both of these by offering HIV testing across Yorkshire
An HIV test is a fast, free, confidential way to put your mind at ease and be part of the movement to eliminate HIV transmission
Check out where to find us 👇
An HIV test is a fast, free, confidential way to put your mind at ease and be part of the movement to eliminate HIV transmission
Check out where to find us 👇
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Mark World AIDS Day with us in Hull ❤️💜
We’ll be handing out red umbrellas to participants as we form a red ribbon in solidarity with all those who have lost their lives and loved ones in the HIV pandemic, and look to a future of zero HIV transmission
We’ll be handing out red umbrellas to participants as we form a red ribbon in solidarity with all those who have lost their lives and loved ones in the HIV pandemic, and look to a future of zero HIV transmission
November 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Mark World AIDS Day with us in Hull ❤️💜
We’ll be handing out red umbrellas to participants as we form a red ribbon in solidarity with all those who have lost their lives and loved ones in the HIV pandemic, and look to a future of zero HIV transmission
We’ll be handing out red umbrellas to participants as we form a red ribbon in solidarity with all those who have lost their lives and loved ones in the HIV pandemic, and look to a future of zero HIV transmission
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]
November 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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]
Mark World AIDS Day with us in Hull ❤️💜
We’ll be handing out red umbrellas to participants as we form a red ribbon in solidarity with all those who have lost their lives and loved ones in the HIV pandemic, and look to a future of zero HIV transmission
We’ll be handing out red umbrellas to participants as we form a red ribbon in solidarity with all those who have lost their lives and loved ones in the HIV pandemic, and look to a future of zero HIV transmission
November 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Mark World AIDS Day with us in Hull ❤️💜
We’ll be handing out red umbrellas to participants as we form a red ribbon in solidarity with all those who have lost their lives and loved ones in the HIV pandemic, and look to a future of zero HIV transmission
We’ll be handing out red umbrellas to participants as we form a red ribbon in solidarity with all those who have lost their lives and loved ones in the HIV pandemic, and look to a future of zero HIV transmission
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Save the date!
Queer Leeds LGBTQIA+ Community events calendar
LAUNCH PARTY Fri 12th Dec 6-8pm
Pride Place @Flamingos café, Central arcade, 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, Central arcade, Leeds LS1 6DX
@leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @letstalklgbtqia.bsky.social
@mesmac.bsky.social @outtogetherlgbt.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Save the date!
Queer Leeds LGBTQIA+ Community events calendar
LAUNCH PARTY Fri 12th Dec 6-8pm
Pride Place @Flamingos café, Central arcade, 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, Central arcade, Leeds LS1 6DX
@leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @letstalklgbtqia.bsky.social
@mesmac.bsky.social @outtogetherlgbt.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social
Did you know that there's a pill that can stop you getting HIV?
PrEP is free to access on the NHS - and we can refer you
Get in touch for info on accessing PrEP in #Hull 💜
PrEP is free to access on the NHS - and we can refer you
Get in touch for info on accessing PrEP in #Hull 💜
November 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Did you know that there's a pill that can stop you getting HIV?
PrEP is free to access on the NHS - and we can refer you
Get in touch for info on accessing PrEP in #Hull 💜
PrEP is free to access on the NHS - and we can refer you
Get in touch for info on accessing PrEP in #Hull 💜
Are you an LGBTQ+ parent who has experience with Family Health Nursing? (eg heath visitors, public health nurses, child health assistants)
Complete this questionnaire from research at Ulster University and share your experiences:
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ulster/ver...
Complete this questionnaire from research at Ulster University and share your experiences:
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ulster/ver...
Experiences of parents from the LGBTQIA+ community of family health nursing
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November 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Are you an LGBTQ+ parent who has experience with Family Health Nursing? (eg heath visitors, public health nurses, child health assistants)
Complete this questionnaire from research at Ulster University and share your experiences:
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ulster/ver...
Complete this questionnaire from research at Ulster University and share your experiences:
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ulster/ver...
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]
November 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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]
Our #Hull volunteer induction is TOMORROW!
Come along to find out all about the opportunities on offer
Contact Claire for more info:
📱 07771 931 335
💻 [email protected]
Come along to find out all about the opportunities on offer
Contact Claire for more info:
📱 07771 931 335
💻 [email protected]
November 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Our #Hull volunteer induction is TOMORROW!
Come along to find out all about the opportunities on offer
Contact Claire for more info:
📱 07771 931 335
💻 [email protected]
Come along to find out all about the opportunities on offer
Contact Claire for more info:
📱 07771 931 335
💻 [email protected]
We're looking for new peer mentors to support people living with HIV in Sheffield!
Come along to our two-day training session to find out if the role is for you
Interested? Get in touch with Grace for more info:
[email protected]
Come along to our two-day training session to find out if the role is for you
Interested? Get in touch with Grace for more info:
[email protected]
November 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
We're looking for new peer mentors to support people living with HIV in Sheffield!
Come along to our two-day training session to find out if the role is for you
Interested? Get in touch with Grace for more info:
[email protected]
Come along to our two-day training session to find out if the role is for you
Interested? Get in touch with Grace for more info:
[email protected]
If you're a young person living in Hull with questions about contraception, pregnancy and STI testing or just looking for support, come on down to our weekly Contraception Clinic
Every Monday afternoon at 8 King Street - opposite Hull Minster
Every Monday afternoon at 8 King Street - opposite Hull Minster
November 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
If you're a young person living in Hull with questions about contraception, pregnancy and STI testing or just looking for support, come on down to our weekly Contraception Clinic
Every Monday afternoon at 8 King Street - opposite Hull Minster
Every Monday afternoon at 8 King Street - opposite Hull Minster
Are you based in Leeds? Got an idea for a creative, community driven project to challenge stigma around HIV, TB or hepatitis?
You can apply for up to £1500 from the programme!
Head to our website for more info 👇
mesmac.co.uk/news/leeds-fast-track-cities-community-grants-programme
You can apply for up to £1500 from the programme!
Head to our website for more info 👇
mesmac.co.uk/news/leeds-fast-track-cities-community-grants-programme
October 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Are you based in Leeds? Got an idea for a creative, community driven project to challenge stigma around HIV, TB or hepatitis?
You can apply for up to £1500 from the programme!
Head to our website for more info 👇
mesmac.co.uk/news/leeds-fast-track-cities-community-grants-programme
You can apply for up to £1500 from the programme!
Head to our website for more info 👇
mesmac.co.uk/news/leeds-fast-track-cities-community-grants-programme
We're hosting another volunteer induction at our #Hull office next week!
It's a chance to find out how you can support our work in communities across Hull 💜
If you're interested, Claire has all the details:
📱 07771 931 335
💻 [email protected]
It's a chance to find out how you can support our work in communities across Hull 💜
If you're interested, Claire has all the details:
📱 07771 931 335
💻 [email protected]
October 30, 2025 at 5:40 PM
We're hosting another volunteer induction at our #Hull office next week!
It's a chance to find out how you can support our work in communities across Hull 💜
If you're interested, Claire has all the details:
📱 07771 931 335
💻 [email protected]
It's a chance to find out how you can support our work in communities across Hull 💜
If you're interested, Claire has all the details:
📱 07771 931 335
💻 [email protected]
Mpox has been in the news again recently - but what does it all mean? 🧵
October 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Mpox has been in the news again recently - but what does it all mean? 🧵
Find us on the ground floor of @HullUniUnion every Tuesday to get up to date with your sexual health
It's fast, free and confidential 💜✨
It's fast, free and confidential 💜✨
October 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Find us on the ground floor of @HullUniUnion every Tuesday to get up to date with your sexual health
It's fast, free and confidential 💜✨
It's fast, free and confidential 💜✨
We listen to and record the stories of LGBTQ+ survivors
The voices we record go directly to the people in power. They’re listening, and your experience can help shape what happens next
Interested in sharing your story? Contact Ruwandi:
💻 [email protected]
📱 07899 016 239
The voices we record go directly to the people in power. They’re listening, and your experience can help shape what happens next
Interested in sharing your story? Contact Ruwandi:
💻 [email protected]
📱 07899 016 239
October 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
We listen to and record the stories of LGBTQ+ survivors
The voices we record go directly to the people in power. They’re listening, and your experience can help shape what happens next
Interested in sharing your story? Contact Ruwandi:
💻 [email protected]
📱 07899 016 239
The voices we record go directly to the people in power. They’re listening, and your experience can help shape what happens next
Interested in sharing your story? Contact Ruwandi:
💻 [email protected]
📱 07899 016 239
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On the last Tuesday of the month, @mesmac.bsky.social run their Neuro-Queer group for #neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ adults living in #Bradford. It's free to attend and runs from 4pm-6pm.
For info on joining, please email Char at [email protected]
For info on joining, please email Char at [email protected]
October 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
On the last Tuesday of the month, @mesmac.bsky.social run their Neuro-Queer group for #neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ adults living in #Bradford. It's free to attend and runs from 4pm-6pm.
For info on joining, please email Char at [email protected]
For info on joining, please email Char at [email protected]
Don't forget you can walk in at our #Rotherham office every Monday and Tuesday for sexual health support - no appointment needed
💜 HIV, STI & pregnancy testing
💜 FREE condoms, lube & period products
💜 Support with sexual health, relationships, contraception & wellbeing
💜 HIV, STI & pregnancy testing
💜 FREE condoms, lube & period products
💜 Support with sexual health, relationships, contraception & wellbeing
October 21, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Don't forget you can walk in at our #Rotherham office every Monday and Tuesday for sexual health support - no appointment needed
💜 HIV, STI & pregnancy testing
💜 FREE condoms, lube & period products
💜 Support with sexual health, relationships, contraception & wellbeing
💜 HIV, STI & pregnancy testing
💜 FREE condoms, lube & period products
💜 Support with sexual health, relationships, contraception & wellbeing
We run a sexual health clinic for trans+ and non-binary people every third Monday of the month
It's a fast, free and confidential way to get up to date with your sexual health and wellbeing
Book an appointment:
💻 [email protected]
📱0113 244 4209
It's a fast, free and confidential way to get up to date with your sexual health and wellbeing
Book an appointment:
💻 [email protected]
📱0113 244 4209
October 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We run a sexual health clinic for trans+ and non-binary people every third Monday of the month
It's a fast, free and confidential way to get up to date with your sexual health and wellbeing
Book an appointment:
💻 [email protected]
📱0113 244 4209
It's a fast, free and confidential way to get up to date with your sexual health and wellbeing
Book an appointment:
💻 [email protected]
📱0113 244 4209
We're launching a brand new support group for LGBTQ+ people of colour in #Hull!
It'll be held monthly at our office in Trinity Square. Come along for a cuppa, a chance to meet new people and a friendly space
For more info, get in touch with Eshe:
📱 07468 885 951
💻 [email protected]
It'll be held monthly at our office in Trinity Square. Come along for a cuppa, a chance to meet new people and a friendly space
For more info, get in touch with Eshe:
📱 07468 885 951
💻 [email protected]
October 17, 2025 at 8:42 AM
We're launching a brand new support group for LGBTQ+ people of colour in #Hull!
It'll be held monthly at our office in Trinity Square. Come along for a cuppa, a chance to meet new people and a friendly space
For more info, get in touch with Eshe:
📱 07468 885 951
💻 [email protected]
It'll be held monthly at our office in Trinity Square. Come along for a cuppa, a chance to meet new people and a friendly space
For more info, get in touch with Eshe:
📱 07468 885 951
💻 [email protected]
Check out this DJ Night in aid of Hull's trans community! 👇
More info: www.polarbearmusicclub.co.uk/whatson/tran...
More info: www.polarbearmusicclub.co.uk/whatson/tran...
October 16, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Check out this DJ Night in aid of Hull's trans community! 👇
More info: www.polarbearmusicclub.co.uk/whatson/tran...
More info: www.polarbearmusicclub.co.uk/whatson/tran...
Got questions about your sexual health? Looking for a test to put your mind at ease? Or just want to stock up on condoms?
Catch Claire at @CGLHull TOMORROW - no need to book, just drop by
Catch Claire at @CGLHull TOMORROW - no need to book, just drop by
October 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Got questions about your sexual health? Looking for a test to put your mind at ease? Or just want to stock up on condoms?
Catch Claire at @CGLHull TOMORROW - no need to book, just drop by
Catch Claire at @CGLHull TOMORROW - no need to book, just drop by
It’s #NationalHateCrimeAwarenessWeek
Our offices are third party reporting centres, meaning you can report hate crimes and hate incidents to us. We can also offer support and where possible a staff member to be present if you choose to involve the police
#NHCAW #NoPlaceForHate #SafePlaceForAll
Our offices are third party reporting centres, meaning you can report hate crimes and hate incidents to us. We can also offer support and where possible a staff member to be present if you choose to involve the police
#NHCAW #NoPlaceForHate #SafePlaceForAll
October 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM
It’s #NationalHateCrimeAwarenessWeek
Our offices are third party reporting centres, meaning you can report hate crimes and hate incidents to us. We can also offer support and where possible a staff member to be present if you choose to involve the police
#NHCAW #NoPlaceForHate #SafePlaceForAll
Our offices are third party reporting centres, meaning you can report hate crimes and hate incidents to us. We can also offer support and where possible a staff member to be present if you choose to involve the police
#NHCAW #NoPlaceForHate #SafePlaceForAll