Basis Sex Work Project is a sex work support project for cis and trans women and non-binary people working in the sex industry who live or work in Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield. We provide non-judgmental, free and confidential info & support for workers in all sectors of the sex industry and adult entertainment industry including independent and agency escorts (whether you work from flats/apartments/hotels), sauna workers, pro doms, webcammers and others providing adult services.
Our staff are able to offer support from a dedicated case worker working intensely addressing issues with housing, accessing health services, addiction, domestic or sexual violence. We can also help you navigate services addressing issues with bank accounts, coercion and exploitation and image based abuse.
Support can also include help accessing benefits, food banks or vouchers and fast track access to sexual health testing and treatment and advice around working safely either through a case worker or attending drop in or on an ad-hoc basis.
We have a specialist Sexual Violence team that can support you following an experience of sexual violence, including reporting to National Ugly Mugs, whether you want to involve the police or not.
Sexual health testing:
A specialist sexual health nurse who attends our offices every Wed (1-3) who can offer full bloods, treatment advice and contraception (every fortnight). No appointment necessary. Dates can also be found on our social media or ring ahead on: 01113 243 0036 or on 07710 304 306. Outside of these hours we can offer fast track appointment at Beeston Hill or 3 site testing by our staff during office opening times.
We also offer free condoms, lube and other sexual health supplies (Mon – Wed and Friday: 9:30 – 4:30)
If you are a student please also see our specific page with information about support for student sexworkers, designed by sexworkers who were student sexworkers themselves.
Getting in touch
- Call or email the office (9:30 – 4:30 pm Monday – Wed and Friday):
- 07710 304 306 (WhatsApp or SMS)
- 0113 243 0036
- info-basis@basisyorkshire.org.uk
- Contact us through our Facebook page or DM us on Twitter
- You can leave us a message on our chat feature on this website. Just click on the ‘chat with us‘ icon on the bottom right hand corner of the webpage and will we get back you as soon as we can
- We have a thread on SAAFE forum which we update regularly.
Drop-in:
We run drop-in’s at the Basis Office (94 North Street, LS2 7PN) On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday afternoons 1pm till 3pm. Check out our socials for specific events.
Sauna Visits:
We regularly attend saunas in Leeds to offer sexual heath testing, information about contraception and/or support with safety or other issues you might be experiencing including sexual or domestic violence. Please get in touch on 0113 243 0036if you’d like to know when we are next visiting or if we’ve not been to your workplace and you’d like us to.
We are aware that some people choose to access services others do not, but we are always here if you need us. Basis is committed to sex worker involvement in service development and delivery, so if you want to get involved and help us by volunteering or supporting ongoing sex worker community initiatives please do get in touch, we’d love to hear from you .