Forum Central and partners are proud to announce the launch of The Self Care Exchange 2025.

This is a free marketplace event with over 40 stallholders, providing an opportunity for organisations, professionals and members of the public to connect and find out about support around mental health, physical health and sexual health in Leeds.

The theme for this year’s event is Chronically Online, exploring how digital life impacts health and wellbeing both positively and negatively, and, recognising the importance of face to face services.

Join the Event: 

• Leeds Kirkgate Market
• Friday 28 November 2025
• 11am–3pm.
• Free,  just drop in

Highlights of the Day:

• Sexual Health drop-in: Yorkshire MESMAC and Leeds Sexual Health will provide a free, friendly and confidential service, including STI testing (HIV and syphilis), pregnancy testing, PrEP advice, contraception information and vaccination support.
• Stalls from over 40 local organisations offering advice on mental health and wellbeing, physical health and sexual health.
• A friendly, inclusive space for people to connect, reflect and celebrate community.
• Opportunities to explore how online and offline approaches can work together to support people’s health.

Dominique Burley – Senior Development Worker, Event Organiser at Forum Central, said:

“The Self Care Exchange is a new event to promote conversations about sexual health and how it intersects with mental and physical health. This year’s ‘Chronically Online’ theme is timely, as the world is becoming more digitalised – both for the better and for the worse. We want to make sure no one is left behind and that they can get the support they need, in a way that works for them.”

Dr Natasha Astill, Consultant Physician GU Medicine (Sexual Health and HIV) and Co-medical Lead at Leeds Sexual Health, said:
“Leeds Sexual Health is proud to be part of the Self-Care Exchange.  Enjoyable and safe sex is an important part of good mental & physical health.  It is vital for people to have control over their sexual health, both in the digital and face-to-face world, and the Self-Care Exchange will promote and support that.”

The event is organised by Forum Central and members of the Leeds Sexual Health VCSE Network. For more information visit: forumcentral.org.uk/the-self-care-exchange-chronically-online-2025

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