About Leeds Sexual Health VCSE Network
Volition – Forum Central is coordinating a network which brings VCSE third sector organisations and community groups together around the topic of Sexual Health. We meet quarterly and share relevant information with members as it comes through. Employees and volunteers at charities and community organisations are welcome to join the network.
This is part of a new contract commissioned by Leeds City Council in which ‘Leeds Sexual Health’ has been completely redesigned to better serve the needs of the Leeds population and expand access. The new contract is a partnership between:
- Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust (LCH)
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT)
- Leeds GP Confederation (LGPC)
- Volition – Forum Central
Be part of the network:
Through this network, as with all Forum Central networks, we aims to keep you informed, connected, and visible. Here’s what you can expect:
- Key updates regarding sexual health
- Insights and data on local levels of STIs
- Guest speakers and subject matter experts
- Spotlight your work and share updates with members and statutory partners
- Connect with others and grow your network
- Mutually beneficial peer support
- Funding updates
- Training opportunities
Sign up to join
You are welcome to join this network if you work or volunteer in the VCSE sector in Leeds and support or engage with people. Volition is a membership organisation and organisations can become a member of Forum Central as well as individuals becoming members of our different networks.
Sign up to join the Leeds VCSE Sexual Health Network here (google form)
If you have an upcoming project, event or news that may be relevant to network members, or if you’d like to propose an agenda item please contact us on [email protected].
Leeds Sexual Health Meetings
We meet quarterly with 3 online meetings a year and 1 in person ‘celebration’ event. You are also welcome to take part in our Forum Central ‘Joint Network Meetings’ which happen once or twice a year.
These are also attended by statutory team members from Leeds Community Health and Leeds City Council to encourage direct conversation between the VCSE and statutory sectors.
Invites are sent by email to network members. If you’d like to come to a meeting please either sign up using the form or email us with any queries on hello@forumcentral.
Next VCSE Sexual Health meeting date:
- Thursday 24 April 2025
- 10 AM to 12 PM
- Online
VCSE Sexual Health Meeting Notes
2025 Meetings
Documents to follow
Leeds Sexual Health Service
LeedsSexualHealth.com
Leeds Sexual Health is the Digital Hub for Leeds.
It has lots of information about STIs (sexually transmitted infections), HIV, contraception and pregnancy aimed at people of all ages, as well as specific sections for younger people and professionals.
There is a handy Service Finder which shows you where in Leeds you can find different services, pharmacies and support groups.
There are also third sector organisations across the city who can also provide support, advice and sexual health service:
- Yorkshire MESMAC – One to one phone support available around sexual health. You can also pick up free condoms at this location. Please contact them to arrange a time.
- BHA Leeds Skyline – Open 2 days a week for emotional and practical support for people living with HIV by appointment only. You can also call 0113 244 9767 to speak to a worker about sexual health (they can also offer support via Zoom).
- Basis Yorkshire – Remote support is available. Please call 0113 243 0036 for more information.
- St George’s Crypt – They offer care, compassion, and hope to the homeless and vulnerable.
- Joanna Project – offering support to women who sex work and struggle with drug addiction. Offering day and night outreach as well as drop-ins.
