Trans and non-binary sexual health clinic in Leeds
A free, confidential sexual health clinic for trans, non-binary and gender diverse people. It runs once a month in central Leeds. You do not need a referral from Ashcroft Surgery, and you do not need to live in Leeds.
Clinic details at a glance
Third Monday of each month
3:30pm to 6:30pm
Yorkshire MESMAC, Leeds
22–23 Blayds Yard, Leeds LS1 4AD
Trans, non-binary and gender diverse people
You do not need to live in Leeds
Free on the NHS
Confidential, and booked in advance
What this clinic is
The Leeds Trans and Non-Binary Sexual Health Clinic is a specialist NHS sexual health clinic held at the Yorkshire MESMAC offices in Leeds city centre. It is run as a partnership between Leeds Sexual Health (NHS), Yorkshire MESMAC and the Gender Outreach Worker team at Leeds Gender Identity Service (NHS).
It is one of only a small number of clinics of this kind in the north of England. Ashcroft Surgery is sharing the details because some of our patients tell us they would rather have sexual health care, or a smear test, in a space that is set up for trans and non-binary people from the start.
This clinic is not run by Ashcroft Surgery
It is run by Leeds Sexual Health and Yorkshire MESMAC. All bookings, appointment times and results are handled by them, not by us. We are simply letting you know it exists, so you can choose what suits you best.
No referral needed
You can contact the clinic yourself. You do not need to ask a GP first, and you do not need a letter from us.
Confidential
Sexual health services keep your information private. They will normally ask your permission before sharing anything with Ashcroft Surgery.
Part of a wellbeing day
The clinic runs alongside a mental health group and a trans and non-binary peer social group, both held at the same venue.
What the clinic can offer
You can talk to the team about any of the things below. Not everything is right for everyone, so the doctor or nurse will talk with you first and check what is suitable for you.
Testing
- HIV testing
- Testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Pregnancy tests
Screening and contraception
- Cervical screening (smear tests)
- Contraception
- General sexual health advice
Prevention
- PrEP – medicine taken to prevent HIV
- DoxyPEP – an antibiotic some people can take after sex to lower the chance of syphilis
- Vaccinations, including hepatitis, HPV, mpox and the gonorrhoea vaccine
Some things depend on whether they are right for you
PrEP, DoxyPEP and some vaccines are only recommended for people who would benefit from them. National NHS rules set out who each one is offered to. The clinic team will ask you some questions and explain whether it is suitable in your case. Nothing will be given to you without a proper conversation first.
How to book
Appointments are booked in advance. This is not a drop-in clinic.
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Check the next clinic date
The clinic usually runs on the third Monday of the month, from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. Dates can change, so it is worth checking before you travel. The Leeds Sexual Health clinic page (opens the Leeds Sexual Health website) lists the next date.
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Contact Yorkshire MESMAC in Leeds
Call 0113 244 4209 or email leeds@mesmac.co.uk to ask for an appointment.
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Say what you would like
For example, a smear test, STI testing, contraception, PrEP or a vaccination. This helps the team book enough time for you and have the right person available.
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Tell them anything that would make the visit easier
You can say which name and pronouns you use, ask for a longer appointment, ask about step-free access, or ask to bring someone with you. Telling them in advance means you do not have to explain on the day.
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Go to the clinic
The address is Yorkshire MESMAC, 22–23 Blayds Yard, Leeds LS1 4AD. It is in Leeds city centre, a short walk from Leeds railway station.
Cervical screening if you are trans or non-binary
Cervical screening (often called a smear test) checks the health of your cervix. It is offered to people who have a cervix, usually between the ages of 25 and 64.
Whether you are invited automatically depends on how your sex is recorded at your GP surgery. This catches a lot of people out, so it is worth knowing where you stand.
| Your situation | What happens | What you can do |
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| You have a cervix and you are registered with your GP as female | You are invited automatically when screening is due. | Book when your invitation arrives. You can have it at Ashcroft Surgery or at a sexual health clinic. |
| You have a cervix and you are registered with your GP as male, or with another marker | You will not be invited automatically. The national screening system does not send invitations to people recorded as male. | You can opt in. Ask Ashcroft Surgery, a sexual health clinic or a gender identity service to arrange screening and reminders for you. |
| You are a trans woman, or you are non-binary and were assigned male at birth | You do not have a cervix, so cervical screening is not needed. You may still get an invitation by mistake if you are registered as female. | If you receive an invitation you do not need, contact us and we can update your record. |
How Ashcroft Surgery can help
- Our practice nurses do cervical screening here at the surgery.
- If you are registered as male and have a cervix, ask us to add you to the screening list so you get reminders.
- You can ask for a longer appointment, a specific nurse, or a chaperone.
- If you would prefer not to have screening at all, tell us and we will record that too.
If screening feels difficult
Many people find smear tests uncomfortable or distressing, and that is more common if you have gender dysphoria or a history of trauma. You are allowed to ask for things that make it easier.
You can ask to talk it through on the phone first, to use a smaller speculum, to insert the speculum yourself, or to stop at any point. You can change your mind at any time.
You can read more in the NHS guidance on when you will be invited for cervical screening (opens the NHS website) and in the GOV.UK leaflet on NHS screening for trans and non-binary people (opens the GOV.UK website).
If Leeds is too far
Leeds is about 30 to 45 minutes from Eccleshill by car or train. If that does not work for you, there are good options closer to home. All of them are free and confidential, and none of them need a referral from us.
Locala Sexual Health, Bradford
The main NHS sexual health service for Bradford district. Testing, treatment, contraception and smear tests.
- 030 3330 9500
- Howard House, 2nd floor, 6 Bank Street, Bradford BD1 1EE
Home testing kits
If you would rather not go anywhere, you may be able to order a free STI test kit online and post it back. Kits are available to Bradford residents through SH:24.
Ashcroft Surgery
We can help with contraception, cervical screening, pregnancy advice and general sexual health worries. Contact us in the usual way if you would prefer to be seen here.
Phone 01274 612 279 or use PATCHS online consultation (opens the PATCHS website).
When you need help sooner
This clinic only runs once a month. Some things should not wait for it.
Call 999 or go to A&E if you or someone else has
- severe pain in the tummy or pelvis
- heavy bleeding that will not stop
- a high temperature with severe pain and feeling very unwell
- collapsed, or become very confused or hard to wake
- been seriously hurt, or is in immediate danger
- thoughts of ending their life and feels unable to stay safe
If you think you may have been exposed to HIV
There is emergency medicine called PEP that can lower the chance of getting HIV. It must be started within 72 hours (3 days), and works best the sooner it is started.
Contact a sexual health clinic straight away and say you think you need PEP. If clinics are closed, for example at a weekend, go to A&E.
If you need emergency contraception
Emergency contraception works best the sooner it is taken after sex, so do not wait for the monthly clinic.
Contact a pharmacy, Locala Sexual Health on 030 3330 9500, or Ashcroft Surgery on 01274 612 279 as soon as you can.
If you have been raped or sexually assaulted
Help is available whether or not you want to involve the police, and whether it happened recently or a long time ago.
You can call 999 if you are in danger now. Otherwise, contact a Sexual Assault Referral Centre. Find your nearest centre on the NHS website (opens the NHS website).
If you need medical help but it is not an emergency
Call NHS 111 or go to 111.nhs.uk (opens the NHS 111 website). NHS 111 is open 24 hours a day, every day. Please do not use an online form for anything urgent, as online requests are not monitored at all times.
Common questions
Do I have to live in Leeds to use this clinic?
No. The clinic is open to people living outside Leeds, which is why we are able to tell our Bradford patients about it.
Do I need a referral from Ashcroft Surgery?
No. You contact the clinic yourself. You do not need to see a GP first and you do not need a letter from us. If you would find it easier to talk it through with someone here first, you are very welcome to.
Will the clinic tell Ashcroft Surgery that I have been?
Sexual health services are confidential. They will normally ask your permission before sharing information with your GP surgery. Some results, such as cervical screening, do usually need to go into your GP record so that future screening can be arranged safely. The clinic team will explain what will be shared and ask you before they do it.
Do I have to be open about being trans or non-binary with my GP?
That is your choice. You can use the clinic without telling us anything.
It does help us if you tell us, because some screening invitations and health checks depend on what is recorded in your notes. But nobody at Ashcroft Surgery will pressure you, and what you tell us is confidential.
Can I bring someone with me?
Yes. You can bring a friend, partner or supporter. Tell the clinic when you book so they know to expect two of you.
Do I need to pay?
No. The clinic is free. It is an NHS service.
What else happens on the same day?
The clinic is part of the Leeds Trans and Non-binary Wellbeing Hub day. The same day also includes a general mental health group, co-run with Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service, and a trans and non-binary peer social group run by Gender Outreach Workers from Leeds Gender Identity Service. You can ask MESMAC about joining these.
Can I change the name, title or gender recorded at Ashcroft Surgery?
Yes. You can ask us to change the name, title and gender we hold for you. You do not need a Gender Recognition Certificate to do this. Please contact reception on 01274 612 279 and we will explain the process.
How Ashcroft Surgery supports trans and non-binary patients
You are welcome here, and you should not have to explain yourself twice. If anything about coming to the surgery feels difficult, tell us and we will try to make it easier.
Things you can ask us for
- To use your correct name, title and pronouns
- A longer appointment if you need more time
- A chaperone for any intimate examination
- A particular clinician, where we can arrange it
- An interpreter, including British Sign Language
- To be added to, or removed from, screening lists
If something goes wrong
If you are ever treated in a way that does not feel right, please tell us. We would much rather know, and it helps us put it right and train our team better.
You can speak to a member of the management team, or use our complaints, comments and compliments process. You will not be treated differently for raising a concern.
Useful links
The clinic and its partners
Last reviewed: August 2026
Next review due: August 2027
Clinic dates and services are set by Leeds Sexual Health and Yorkshire MESMAC and can change. Please check with them before travelling.
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