What is Diversity?
Diversity means appreciating multiple differences and respecting people’s values, beliefs, cultures and lifestyles.
We offer free, non-judgemental and confidential service in all our clinics, including Haymarket Health in Leicester. This enables easy access to services for all and is very discreetly placed.
Our staff come from very diverse backgrounds, so we better understand the needs and expectations of the communities we serve.
Our promises to you
- We will always carry an ID badge that clearly tells you our name and who we work for.
- We will not criticise, judge or challenge people who come to our service.
- We treat every person with dignity and respect.
- We have a strict confidentiality policy which is followed by all staff.
- We are here for you regardless of legal or immigration status in the UK.
- We are an inclusive, LGBTQ+ friendly service.
Services we offer
We have specific clinics serving Leicester’s diverse communities, these are as follows:
- Beaumont Leys Health Centre
- Belgrave Health Centre
- Belgrave Children, Young People and Family Centre (25s & Under)
- St Matthews Health & Community Centre
At these clinics, people can access free and confidential:
- Contraception (No coil fittings. Coil checks and removals only)
- C-Card and condoms
- PrEP (used for HIV prevention – read more about PrEP here)
- STI testing and treatment
- Information and advice
Events and work in the community
Our team attend local events to talk about sexual health and related health topics. Upcoming events that our team will be attending are:
- Leicester Carnival, Saturday, 1 August, Victoria Park
Our Specialist Nurse, Shelly, also co-hosts the following event:
The Hot Spot – Menopause Sister Circle for Black Women
Every second Tuesday of the month, 7-9pm at the African Caribbean Centre
More information and free tickets here
We can offer drop-in sessions, group chats or similar, depending on the service type, to empower individuals to control their health.
Contact the team
Shelly and Esther are our specialist clinicians who work at the clinics listed above and attend events on behalf of our services. Shri is a Project Worker with the C-Card Team, and offers a range of outreach services and drop-ins, focusing on South Asian communities.
Call: 0300 124 0102
Email: ISHDiverseCommunities@mpft.nhs.uk
Useful links and support organisations
African Caribbean Centre
A hub of culture, community, and connection managed by the African Heritage Alliance.
africancaribbeancentre.uk / 0116 221 1793
Trade
Charity offering sexual health support for anyone who has arrived to the UK in the last five years. Trade also run an LGBTQ+ Asylum Seeker Group and Dosti, an LGBTQ+ social group for South Asian, South West Asian, and North African people.
wearetradehealth.co.uk / 0116 254 1747
TREC (The Race Equality Centre)
Challenging discrimination, empowering communities, and promoting racial equity for a fairer society.
trec.org.uk / 0116 204 2790
Wesley Hall
Services which cater to the diverse needs of Leicester’s community. Services include community gatherings, mental health support, arts and creative classes, a food pantry and more – all focused on enhancing community wellbeing.
wesleyhallcc.co.uk / 0116 262 6000