As 2021 draws to a close we wanted to take the time to reflect on our year here at Basis. It’s been another difficult year facing a lot of uncertainty with the ever changing Covid restrictions, and we’re incredibly proud of the way our team has dealt with this year. In light of this, we … Continue reading A Year at Basis: 2021
It’s a sad fact that women who sex work are at a high risk of experiencing violence. In their 2019/2020 impact report National Ugly Mugs stated that they received 991 reports, 41% of these were reports of violence including rape and 23% were stalking and harassment[1]. These statistics give an insight into the high levels … Continue reading 4 Things You Can Do to Help End Stigma and Discrimination Against Sex Workers
Here at Basis we rely on generous supporters who are willing to dedicate their time, money or resources to help us out. Your donations help us provide the best service possible top the women and young people we support and we’re are so grateful for anyone who decides to support us in anyway. If you’d … Continue reading 5 Ways You Can Support Basis
As an organisation Basis remains firmly of the view that the Managed Approach including the Managed Area remains the best way of providing as much safety as possible to sex workers who work on street[1]. For this reason, we are very disappointed with the Councils’ decision to step away from what has been a pioneering … Continue reading Statement Basis Yorkshire re Managed Approach June 2021
In partnership with Yorkshire Mesmac, LASSN and Leeds Gate there is an exciting opportunity to be involved in transformational change to health care systems in Leeds. Is this the opportunity you’re looking for to make a real impact for marginalised communities of Leeds? Click on the document below to download the brief. Please email amber.wilson@basisyorkshire.org.uk … Continue reading Exciting opportunity for consultant to transform health care in Leeds
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