Trade Sexual Health

Trade Sexual Health is a UK-based charitable organization registered under charity number 1081552. It is dedicated to providing sexual health services, information, support, and advice primarily to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans (LGB&T) communities of Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

Mission and Services

Trade Sexual Health aims to reduce barriers to accessing health services, combat stigma and discrimination, and promote inclusion and wellbeing within the LGB&T population. The charity offers a broad range of free and confidential services including:

• Rapid HIV testing
• Full sexual health screenings within community settings
• One-to-one emotional and practical support
• Counselling services
• Social and support groups
• Relationship and sex education (RSE) in secondary and further education colleges
• Training on LGB&T awareness and HIV/STI prevention
• Outreach services and safer-sex packs
• Specialized clinics, such as men’s sauna clinics

The charity emphasizes breaking down stigma, reducing isolation, and enabling people from diverse backgrounds within the LGB&T community to engage fully in society by making informed choices about their health and wellbeing[1][2][3][5].

Community Engagement

In addition to healthcare services, Trade Sexual Health offers social support structures and advocacy for various subgroups within the LGB&T community, including gender diverse and trans people, individuals with disabilities, and ethnic minorities. They provide tailored support for families, partners, and allies of trans and gender-diverse individuals, as well as programs addressing variations in sex characteristics and learning disabilities related to gender diversity[5].

Location and Coverage

The organization operates primarily in the East Midlands region of England, with its base in Leicester. The charity is well-integrated into the local health and social care landscape and collaborates closely with other health providers and community organizations to maximize outreach and impact[1][5].

Trade Sexual Health continues to be a vital resource for sexual health education, testing, and support services in the UK, especially within marginalized communities, helping promote health equity and social inclusion through its comprehensive and community-focused approach.

[1] https://www.tradesexualhealth.com [2] https://www.nhs.uk/services/service-directory/trade-sexual-health/N10988140 [3] https://www.consortium.lgbt/member-directory/trade-sexual-health/ [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/3971161/contact-information [5] https://www.gires.org.uk/tranzwiki/groups/trade-sexual-health