Our Commitment
The City of Leeds has signed the global UNAids pledge to reach zero new HIV, TB and Viral Hepatitis transmissions by 2030.
Who We Are
We are a consortium of community, public health and social care providers. Our focus encompasses prevention, testing, treatment, support and creative initiatives. Through these efforts, we work to improve health outcomes and social wellbeing for people within our vibrant city.
Our Aims
- To Reach our goal of zero new transmissions of HIV, TB and hepatitis within Leeds by 2030
We will achieve this through a range of community and ED testing initiatives. This approach ensures earlier diagnosis and, consequently, earlier treatment. Additionally, we work with community partners and the wider community to ensure prevention messages reach those who need them most.
- Ensure all people living with HIV, TB and Hepatitis in Leeds have access to the right treatment, in the right place at the right time.
We offer a range of treatment options to best suit patients’ needs. Moreover, we explore flexibility in our service delivery. Working in partnership, we collaborate to find patients who experience social barriers to healthcare. Subsequently, we work to establish a pathway back to treatment for them.
Furthermore, our approach is holistic. Therefore, we ensure that we meet the mental and wider social health needs of our patients. This comprehensive care promotes long-term adherence to medication. Ultimately, our goal is to ensure that no patient succumbs to a preventable HIV, TB or viral Hepatitis death beyond 2030.
- End the stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV, TB and hepatis experience, to improve social, mental and physical outcomes.
In partnership with those who live with these conditions, we seek new and inventive ways to challenge stigma. Additionally, we work with wider communities to address misconceptions. Our community partnerships help us provide training resources for the people of Leeds. Through these initiatives, we address fears head-on. Consequently, we provide the right fact-based reassurance around these conditions.
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A short animation about Prep – presented by MESMAC Yorkshire
Fast Track Cities Leadership Group
The Fast Track Leadership group comprises various statutory and non-statutory health care professionals within Leeds. Each member has a professional interest and commitment to the city reaching the 2030 targets. These targets include zero HIV, TB and viral hepatitis transmissions and stigma by 2030.
The Leadership group meets quarterly to discuss progress. Additionally, members raise key issues during these meetings. Beyond the main Leadership group, we also have several task-oriented sub-groups. These include the Prevention, Anti-stigma and Data Sub-groups.
Our Sub-Groups
The sub-groups aim to meet once a quarter. During these meetings, they set goals and discuss key topics. Furthermore, they raise key areas for future work. The sub-groups’ work and findings feed into the Fast Track Leadership group. Consequently, they shape the Leadership group’s discussion points and work.
If you would like to be part of the Fast Track Leadership Group or any of our Sub-groups, please email fast-track-city@Leeds.gov.uk
Fast Track Cities Community Grants
As part of FTC-Leeds, we are supporting grassroots organisations with grants. These grants will help them tackle discrimination and stigma around HIV. Click the link below for details.
Fast Track Cities Leeds Community Grants – BHA for Equality (thebha.in-beta6.co.uk)