The Self Care Exchange

### The Self Care Exchange – Let’s Connect
Thursday 22 October 2026
11am–3pm
Leeds Kirkgate Market
A free event exploring the importance of connection and communication** in relationships, health and wellbeing.
Bring together local organisations and health services in one accessible marketplace.
Support and information covering:
🧠 **Mental health**
💪 **Physical health**
❤️ **Sexual health**
Free, confidential sexual health drop-in,
including:
* STI testing, including **HIV and syphilis blood tests**
* Pregnancy testing
* Advice on **PrEP, contraception and vaccinations**
* An opportunity for visitors to **ask questions, access support and connect with local services** in a friendly, informal setting.
* Delivered in partnership with organisations including **MESMAC, Leeds Sexual Health, Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds GP Confederation and Forum Central**.