We’ve tested - have you?

News - 13 February 2025

In support of National #HIVTestingWeek, we popped along to Yorkshire MESMAC in Rotherham to take advantage of their free HIV testing!
Photo of Andrea and Kym holding a 'I test' poster

Testing is so easy! It’s fast, free and confidential (although we’ve obviously waived our rights to anonymity!) and you can easily book a test via this link bookatest.mesmac.co.uk or by attending a drop-in at the Rotherham office, located at 11 Mansfield Road, Rotherham, S60 2DR, every Monday 3pm - 7pm or Tuesday 10am - 2pm. Whilst you’re there, you can also ask to be tested for Gonorrhoea, Chlamydia, Syphilis or Pregnancy.

Yorkshire MESMAC also offer:

  • Condoms and lubricant
  • Consultancy
  • Counselling
  • Information and resources
  • Meeting rooms and training space
  • Outreach to the commercial gay scene, cruising areas and public toilets
  • Support for individuals and community groups
  • Training

For more information about their service, see their website at www.mesmac.co.uk or follow them on Facebook, X or Instagram

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