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 »

Firstly, and fore mostly our thoughts are with the family and friends of Sarah as they come to terms with recent events and await the outcome of the trial.  We were shocked and saddened to see the police response to her vigil in London on Sat. 12th March which we hoped could have been avoided … Continue reading Statement Recent Events and Responses to Sarah Everard death »

In response to the report by the Listening Well, Basis would like to make the following statement: As a charity that has supported sex workers for over 30 years, we have and will continue to work constructively to engage and share information with residents about our work and how we support women. We continue to … Continue reading Response to the Listening Well Report »

Today MP Diana Johnson will be putting forward “ten minute rule motion” in support of criminalising buyers of sex (known as the “Nordic Model”). As an organisation with a long standing history of working with sexworkers, we know that criminalisation of clients makes it less safe for women to work as we have been told … Continue reading Basis oppose today’s 10 minute bill to introduce “Nordic Model” by Diana Johnson MP »