Leeds Student Medical Practice

24/02/2026

Beat

24/02/2026

It’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 and this year’s theme is Community.
Find out more at: https://edaw.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
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10/02/2026

09/02/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸!🎉
This week, free and confidential HIV testing is taking place across multiple venues in Leeds brought to you by Leeds Sexual Health (LSH) and MESMAC.
Whether you prefer a drop‑in session or a booked appointment, there’s a location and time that works just for you.
Here’s what’s happening this week:
📅 Tuesday 10 February
👉🏻Chapeltown bloods & screening drop‑in (LSH): 10am – 1pm
👉🏻Steam Sauna (men only): 11am – 1pm
👉🏻 testing (booked appointments): 3pm – 7pm
👉🏻Drop‑in at Marsden House: 3pm – 5pm

📅 Wednesday 11 February
👉🏻PAFRAS: 9am – 12pm
👉🏻Leeds Beckett Student Union (drop‑in): 11am – 3pm
👉🏻Arena Village Student Accommodation: 3pm – 5pm

📅 Thursday 12 February
👉🏻Beeston Hill bloods & screening drop‑in (LSH): 10am – 1pm
👉🏻Biphoria Steam Complex: 11am – 1pm
👉🏻Leeds Carnegie Student Village: 3pm – 5pm
👉🏻Viaduct Show Bar: 6pm – late

📅 Friday 13 February
👉🏻Leeds Market Testing: 11am – 3pm

Why get tested?
👉🏻Testing is easy, free, quick, and 100% confidential.
👉🏻Early detection saves lives.
👉🏻Knowing your status empowers you.

Find a testing venue near you, a comfortable time and drop in to get tested this week!
For more information 👇🏻
https://leedssexualhealth.com/hiv-testing-week-2026/

05/02/2026

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04/02/2026

Today is World Cancer Day World Cancer Day
Find out more at: https://www.worldcancerday.org/

02/02/2026

February is LGBT+ History Month

Find out more: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/lgbt-history-month-2026/

21/01/2026

If you need urgent mental health support, call 111 and choose the mental health option to speak with mental health practitioners, available 365 days a year, 7 days a week.

Other languages: Call 111 and ask for an interpreter.
British Sign Language (BSL): Visit signvideo.co.uk/nhs111
If you have a hearing problem:
Text relay: Call 18001 111 using the Relay UK app or a textphone.

20/01/2026

It’s Cervical Cancer Prevention Week from 19 to 25 January 2026.

Find out more at:
The Eve Appeal
https://eveappeal.org.uk/campaigns/cervical-cancer-prevention-week/
https://eveappeal.org.uk/information-and-advice/gynaecological-cancers/cervical-cancer/

Macmillan Cancer Support
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/cervical-cancer-awareness
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/support-for-lgbtq-affected-by-cancer
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/diagnostic-tests/cervical-screening

Cancer Research UK
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cervical-cancer/getting-diagnosed/screening/about
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/spot-cancer-early/screening/trans-and-non-binary-cancer-screening?_ga=2.21553011.951411186.1572934347-1795021601.1554811080
Should I go for cervical screening? Video: https://youtu.be/etyMF-ENIr0