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 ✨
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:
c.ndubueze@mesmac.co.uk / l.smith@mesmac.co.uk
#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:
c.ndubueze@mesmac.co.uk / l.smith@mesmac.co.uk
#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:
c.ndubueze@mesmac.co.uk / l.smith@mesmac.co.uk
#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:
c.ndubueze@mesmac.co.uk / l.smith@mesmac.co.uk
#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:
💻 m.clark@mesmac.co.uk
📱 07710 099032
No need to book - just drop by!
Get in touch for more info:
💻 m.clark@mesmac.co.uk
📱 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:
💻 m.clark@mesmac.co.uk
📱 07710 099032
No need to book - just drop by!
Get in touch for more info:
💻 m.clark@mesmac.co.uk
📱 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:
💻 leeds@mesmac.co.uk
📱 0113 244 4209
It's fast, free & confidential
Book an appointment:
💻 leeds@mesmac.co.uk
📱 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:
💻 leeds@mesmac.co.uk
📱 0113 244 4209
It's fast, free & confidential
Book an appointment:
💻 leeds@mesmac.co.uk
📱 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
💻 c.wasnidge@mesmac.co.uk
Come along to our induction next month to find out more about the roles on offer
Contact Charley for more info:
📱 07715 213 639
💻 c.wasnidge@mesmac.co.uk
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
💻 c.wasnidge@mesmac.co.uk
Come along to our induction next month to find out more about the roles on offer
Contact Charley for more info:
📱 07715 213 639
💻 c.wasnidge@mesmac.co.uk
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Did you know that Switchboard was a vital source of information throughout the HIV/AIDS pandemic?
Our volunteers were on hand to help stop the spread of misinformation, as well as provide empathetic and compassionate support to anyone who needed us.
Our volunteers were on hand to help stop the spread of misinformation, as well as provide empathetic and compassionate support to anyone who needed us.
December 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Did you know that Switchboard was a vital source of information throughout the HIV/AIDS pandemic?
Our volunteers were on hand to help stop the spread of misinformation, as well as provide empathetic and compassionate support to anyone who needed us.
Our volunteers were on hand to help stop the spread of misinformation, as well as provide empathetic and compassionate support to anyone who needed us.
Today is #WorldAIDSDay 💜❤️
It's a day to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma, and to remember all the lives lost of HIV over the past decades
Join us across Yorkshire for a free HIV test today, and be part of the movement to end HIV transmission
It's a day to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma, and to remember all the lives lost of HIV over the past decades
Join us across Yorkshire for a free HIV test today, and be part of the movement to end HIV transmission
December 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Today is #WorldAIDSDay 💜❤️
It's a day to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma, and to remember all the lives lost of HIV over the past decades
Join us across Yorkshire for a free HIV test today, and be part of the movement to end HIV transmission
It's a day to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma, and to remember all the lives lost of HIV over the past decades
Join us across Yorkshire for a free HIV test today, and be part of the movement to end HIV transmission
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❤️🕯️ On World AIDS Day, we honour those we’ve lost, support those living with HIV, and stand against stigma — especially within LGBTIQ+ communities.
Get tested. Stay informed. Support each other.
#WorldAIDSDay #EndHIVStigma #AfricanRainbowFamily
Get tested. Stay informed. Support each other.
#WorldAIDSDay #EndHIVStigma #AfricanRainbowFamily
December 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
❤️🕯️ On World AIDS Day, we honour those we’ve lost, support those living with HIV, and stand against stigma — especially within LGBTIQ+ communities.
Get tested. Stay informed. Support each other.
#WorldAIDSDay #EndHIVStigma #AfricanRainbowFamily
Get tested. Stay informed. Support each other.
#WorldAIDSDay #EndHIVStigma #AfricanRainbowFamily
Find us all across Yorkshire today for information about PrEP as well as fast, free, confidential HIV testing
#PrEPAwarenessWeek #PrEP #HIVTesting #GetTested #EndTheStigma #UEqualsU
#PrEPAwarenessWeek #PrEP #HIVTesting #GetTested #EndTheStigma #UEqualsU
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Find us all across Yorkshire today for information about PrEP as well as fast, free, confidential HIV testing
#PrEPAwarenessWeek #PrEP #HIVTesting #GetTested #EndTheStigma #UEqualsU
#PrEPAwarenessWeek #PrEP #HIVTesting #GetTested #EndTheStigma #UEqualsU
In the leadup to World AIDS Day, we're across Yorkshire offering fast, free, confidential HIV testing
Find us today or book an appointment at bookatest.mesmac.co.uk
#PrEPAwarenessWeek #PrEP #HIVTesting #GetTested #EndTheStigma #UEqualsU
Find us today or book an appointment at bookatest.mesmac.co.uk
#PrEPAwarenessWeek #PrEP #HIVTesting #GetTested #EndTheStigma #UEqualsU
November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
In the leadup to World AIDS Day, we're across Yorkshire offering fast, free, confidential HIV testing
Find us today or book an appointment at bookatest.mesmac.co.uk
#PrEPAwarenessWeek #PrEP #HIVTesting #GetTested #EndTheStigma #UEqualsU
Find us today or book an appointment at bookatest.mesmac.co.uk
#PrEPAwarenessWeek #PrEP #HIVTesting #GetTested #EndTheStigma #UEqualsU
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I reported on PrEP earlier: www.everydayhealth.com/hiv-aids/hiv...
November 27, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I reported on PrEP earlier: www.everydayhealth.com/hiv-aids/hiv...
You can find Mel at the Warren in #Hull every month for a sexual health drop-in
💜 STI & pregnancy testing
💜 FREE condoms, lube & dental dams
💜 Support with sexual health, contraception, relationships & wellbeing
No appointment needed - just drop by!
💜 STI & pregnancy testing
💜 FREE condoms, lube & dental dams
💜 Support with sexual health, contraception, relationships & wellbeing
No appointment needed - just drop by!
November 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
You can find Mel at the Warren in #Hull every month for a sexual health drop-in
💜 STI & pregnancy testing
💜 FREE condoms, lube & dental dams
💜 Support with sexual health, contraception, relationships & wellbeing
No appointment needed - just drop by!
💜 STI & pregnancy testing
💜 FREE condoms, lube & dental dams
💜 Support with sexual health, contraception, relationships & wellbeing
No appointment needed - just drop by!
PrEP is a pill you can take to stop yourself contracting HIV if you come into contact with the virus. It's free on the NHS, and we can refer you!
Find us across the region for HIV testing or to find out more about PrEP
#PrEPAwarenessWeek #PrEP #HIVTesting #GetTested #EndTheStigma #UEqualsU
Find us across the region for HIV testing or to find out more about PrEP
#PrEPAwarenessWeek #PrEP #HIVTesting #GetTested #EndTheStigma #UEqualsU
November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
PrEP is a pill you can take to stop yourself contracting HIV if you come into contact with the virus. It's free on the NHS, and we can refer you!
Find us across the region for HIV testing or to find out more about PrEP
#PrEPAwarenessWeek #PrEP #HIVTesting #GetTested #EndTheStigma #UEqualsU
Find us across the region for HIV testing or to find out more about PrEP
#PrEPAwarenessWeek #PrEP #HIVTesting #GetTested #EndTheStigma #UEqualsU
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
💻 c.wasnidge@mesmac.co.uk
Come along to our induction next month to find out more about the roles on offer
Contact Charley for more info:
📱 07715 213 639
💻 c.wasnidge@mesmac.co.uk
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
💻 c.wasnidge@mesmac.co.uk
Come along to our induction next month to find out more about the roles on offer
Contact Charley for more info:
📱 07715 213 639
💻 c.wasnidge@mesmac.co.uk