Spectra

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Free sexual health check-ups, counselling, creative workshops & social groups. Run by people who’ve been there too. Confidential • Inclusive • Outreach & resources 📍London

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Spectra@spectra-london· 5d

World AIDS Day Red Run is back! November 21 we'll be at Victoria Park in London and we are asking YOU to run with us, to support us in continuing our HIV-specific services, from offering free HIV testing, to our HIV peer support and HIV-related counselling. https://f.mtr.cool/pnajecaonr

Spectra@spectra-london· 9d

We are currently looking to fill these roles: https://spectra-london.org.uk/careers/ - Sexual Health Counseling Manager - HIV Outreach Worker - Head of Sex Worker Support Services (The Alex Project) - Research & Community Development Coordinator (Sex Worker Support Service) - HIV Peer Support Worker

Spectra@spectra-london· 17d

Slight date change to our monthly mindfulness sessions🗓️ From September, we'll have our monthly in person mindfulness session every third Wednesday of the month! Book your sessions https://f.mtr.cool/jzmtlscphs

Sunlit beach background with "Mindfulness" title; monthly online sessions first Tuesday, in-person every third Wednesday.

Seaside photo with heading Mindfulness and note about beginner-friendly guided meditation sessions by Spectra.

Spectra@spectra-london· Jul 15

July is Disability Pride Month! A time to celebrate disabled people, amplify their voices, and recognise the experiences that have too often been overlooked, dismissed, or silenced, in seeking of acceptance. What are you doing to make your (digital & physical) space accessible to all?

Pastel pride stripes with 'Disability Pride Month' text; diverse people icon: wheelchair user and person with prosthetic leg.

Disability flag overlaid with text 'Disability Pride Month is a time to celebrate disabled people, amplify their voices, and recognise the experiences that have too often been overlooked, dismissed, or silenced, in seeking of acceptance.'

Disability flag overlaid with text 'Across the globe, people living with disabilities have a higher risk of: living in poverty, being unemployed, facing discrimination and more'

Spectra@spectra-london· Jul 9

The Trans Learning Partnership aims to produce participatory community-led research that can be used to improve services and policymaking for trans people. Here's a zine we've created on trans community-led approaches to research 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/rflectazdq

Pink background with cut-out headlines questioning nonbinary identity and insulting transgender people.

Pink collage poster with cut‑out phrases about transgender research and marginalization, including 'I Carry So Much Anger'.

Collage of cut-out words reading "Transgender health is justice; gender health care is life-affirming" with pressed flowers.

Spectra@spectra-london· Jun 25

We are back baby! 🏃‍♂️The World AIDS Day RED RUN returns to Victoria Park, in East London for its 16th year on 21st November. Run or walk 10km or 5km, fundraising for the HIV charity of your choice (🙋‍♀️). Sign up today🤗 https://f.mtr.cool/kjceitbptk

Spectra@spectra-london· Jun 24

Second day of the heatwave! Take care of yourselves everyone! For London folks (and the whole Southeast of England), these are the highest temperatures we've seen in decades (if we add the humidity to it!). Drink water💦 Stay in the shade🪭 Help each other 🫂

Yellow heat-warning triangle over a park and city skyline, poster titled 'Extreme Heat' with guidance to take care of yourself.

Stay cool poster: stay in shade, carry a fan or spray bottle, wear SPF; park and city skyline background.

Poster titled 'Stay hydrated' advising to carry water and limit alcohol in extreme heat; blue sky and park background.

Sign: 'Take care of each other' — urges people to check in on others during the heat and call for help if needed.

Spectra@spectra-london· Jun 23

🧑‍💻Join our team! Spectra is looking for an HIV Peer Support Worker to be part of our wider sexual health team. This is a part time role, at 2 days/week, for £28,000 FTE, fixed until 31 March 2028. 🗓️Deadline to apply: 18 July, 5pm. https://f.mtr.cool/lsbclejftu

Job ad seeking an HIV Peer Support Worker — deadline 18 July 2026, 5pm; Spectra

About the role: The candidate will provide HIV peer support, manage referrals to partners, increase engagement to the service, and monitor/evaluate services.

What we offer: 2 days/week role (£11,200 pro rata); LGBTQIA+‑led, hybrid working, disability adjustments, cycle-to-work, employee assistance

Spectra@spectra-london· Jun 19

Men’s Health Week is a reminder that men’s health isn’t just physical; it’s mental, emotional, and social too. At Spectra, we hear first-hand what’s on people’s minds, either from our outreach sessions. https://bit.ly/4w3lWNe

Erectile dysfunction affects men of all ages; lists common questions and notes younger men face anxiety and stigma.

Prostate health: bullet questions on men asking when they should get checked, typical symptoms to look out for, access/cost. Note: Black men have higher risk and barriers.

Men want answers about their health but face stigma and misinformation; outreach sessions offer safe information.

Spectra@spectra-london· Jun 17

Come create some banners with us! We'll be making banners in preparation to Pride in London and Trans Pride on Monday, 29 June, at the Feminist Library in Peckham. Book your slot below and join us! p.s. food will be provided! https://www.outsavvy.com/event/37182/banner-making-workshop-for-pride

Banner-making workshop: Mapping Trans Resistance — community event with trans-flag colors, Mon 29 June 6:30pm

Spectra@spectra-london· Jun 15

We're renewing our annual date for Pride in London and we're inviting you to join us at the march on 4 July! We want to make sure that our message is loud and clear: Spectra is made by LGBT+ folks, for LGBT+ folks, and we are here to stay! To take part, reach out to info@spectra-london.org.uk

Group of Pride marchers wearing rainbow flags and pushing a stroller. Overlaid text inviting people to march in London Pride.

Spectra@spectra-london· Jun 12

Our counsellors make sure to provide a space that feel safe, not overwhelming and welcoming, offering online or in-person sessions and always prioritising your needs. https://spectra-london.org.uk/services/?tags=Mental+health&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=socials&utm_campaign=counselling_services

Cozy counselling room with two brown armchairs and cushions, a small wooden desk, and white shelf with plants.

Basket of colorful fidget toys: owl and rainbow pop-its, Rubik's Cube, fidget snake; offered for in-person use.

Pack of 20 felt-tip pens in assorted colors on stacked pink paper; caption reads 'we might do some colouring exercises'.

Spectra@spectra-london· Jun 10

Healthcare equality for trans people cannot be achieved without equality within Housing, Employment, and Education. Find out more about our research via the Trans Learning Partnership at: www.the-tlp.org.uk/stronger-voi... @genderedintelligence.co.uk @lgbtfdn.bsky.social @mermaids

An animated image of three people looking at a big banner saying "Stronger Voices" with the trans flag next to it and the LGBTQIA+ Centre on the other side.

Spectra@spectra-london· Jun 1

🌈Happy Pride month! “We are gay and we are proud and we are going to enjoy ourselves.” Every June, we remember our siblings who fought for the rights we have today and we honour them by continuing their fight all year round. Pride month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and promoting equal rights.

Spectra@spectra-london· May 22

The updated EHRC Code of Practice came out. This code doesn't balance the needs of our communities to access single sex spaces, and lets trans people down. We are in conversations with lawyers to understand how this will impact our communities. We will provide a detailed response to the code soon.

Text block on green background that says 'Spectra is aware that people will interpret the code differently. We will seek legal advice as a service provider, but our initial sense is that this Code does not balance the needs of our diverse communities and harms trans and non-binary people.

For our service users, staff, volunteers and wider stakeholders, we urge people to take good care of themselves and reach out for support.

This isn’t the end; we can fight this, and we will do so together. We will provide a more detailed response to the code as soon as we can.

with love and solidarity,
Spectra team'

Spectra@spectra-london· May 15

📢Our Simon Dennis Awards are open to applications for 2 more weeks 🪙Grants of up to £2,500 are available to grassroots groups led by-and-for the communities they support 🩷Applicants must share Spectra's values 🕘Deadline: 01 June 9am https://f.mtr.cool/rnjewmhuzd

Spectra@spectra-london· May 7

Struggling with sexual health concerns? We’re here to help. Spectra offers free, confidential sexual health counselling in Hillingdon. Sign up: form.jotform.com/SpectraGMI/general-sh-counselling 📧 Questions? Email: counselling@spectra-london.org.uk

Counselling in Hillingdon by Spectra offers mental health support for sexual trauma, substance use, and relationship challenges, online or in-person.

Spectra@spectra-london· May 5

Spectra is hiring! Check out our vacancies on our website for full details: spectra-london.org.uk/careers/

Spectra@spectra-london· Apr 28

Spectra 🩷's Jack Burnett 🥇CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST EVER MARATHON RUNNER! 🪙Jack's fundraiser is still live - donate via this link and show some love 📝Tell Jack why donating to Spectra is important to you too ♥️Your gift helps keep Spectra services FREE https://f.mtr.cool/nwkiumwyus

Spectra@spectra-london· Apr 27

When we talk about HIV, we rarely discuss about those who survived the first most difficult years of the HIV epidemic and are still amongst us. This June 5th we are celebrating HIV long-term survivors. Book for the seminar: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/35715/hiv-long-term-survivors-seminar

HIV long-term survivors seminar: Age UK Wandsworth, 549 Old York Rd SW18 1TQ, 10–12pm. Hybrid event with online option.

Spectra@spectra-london· Apr 19

Spectra 🩷's Jack Burnett https://f.mtr.cool/nwkiumwyus 🪙Donate to Jack's marathon fundraiser via the link here 📝Share inspiring words or a finish time guess in your message 🏆Closest time guess wins a prize! 🥇Cutest message wins a prize!

Spectra@spectra-london· Apr 18

We're looking for a HIV Peer Support Coordinator, with lived experience of recovery after their own HIV diagnosis, to coordinate & facilitate HIV support programming, provide knowledge & skills, empowering individuals to access support they need. Apply here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/careers/

Spectra@spectra-london· Apr 13

While spring is slowly springing, we're thinking about Red Run '26. Since 2009 this event has grown from 50 people to one of the UK’s biggest HIV community events, raising over £1.3 million for support and prevention projects to date. Interested in joining Spectra there this year? Contact us!

Group of nine runners in red "Red Run" shirts and race bibs, standing arm-in-arm on a park lawn before a race.

Spectra@spectra-london· Apr 8

Join our team! We're looking for a HIV Peer Support Worker with lived experience of recovery after their own HIV diagnosis to deliver HIV support programming & provide knowledge and skills, & empower individuals to access the support that they need. Apply here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/careers/

Spectra@spectra-london· Apr 7

Today we’re celebrating World Health Day and we are reminded why our work at Spectra matters: health should never be a barrier to living a full, empowered life. We are committed to delivering inclusive support services that strengthen wellbeing across our communities today and every day.

Spectra@spectra-london· Mar 30

Join our team! We seek a Data & Insights Officer who will be responsible for the management of Spectra’s databases, production of reports and delivery of ad hoc research and analysis projects. https://f.mtr.cool/bzfacssmdm

Spectra hiring Data & Insights Officer — apply by 6 April 2026.

Who we want: strengthen Spectra's data systems and analysis; help staff use data to improve learning and services.

Part-time benefits: 3.5 days/week (£34k FTE); LGBTQIA+-led, hybrid, disability support, cycle-to-work, EAP.

Spectra@spectra-london· Mar 29

Whether you are looking for a safe space to do a free HIV test in your local area or you have questions relating to your bodily health or anything affecting your s3x life, our team is always around for a chat! Where we will be in April: https://f.mtr.cool/hsebtlkkpw

April 2026 calendar showing scheduled community and library events across the month with dates and times listed. Exact locations and dates can be found via our link in bio

Spectra@spectra-london· Mar 25

This Women's History Month, join us for our online FREE trainings on contraception! 30 March, 1pm: Contraception. Book your slot: https://f.mtr.cool/tvqbepdbre

Woman speaking to a group; flyer promotes free online sexual health trainings on menopause and contraception.

Spectra@spectra-london· Mar 18

Calling all Trans Voice Actors 💫 We are looking to cast: a trans woman of colour, a trans man, and a non-binary person. Apply: https://spectra-london.org.uk/jobs/casting-call-for-trans-voice-actors/ Pay: £200 (+ travel expenses if needed)

Casting trans voice actors — auditions by 29 Mar; roles: trans woman of color, trans man, non-binary; £200 + travel.

Spectra@spectra-london· Mar 17

Join us for FREE at the Kiln Theatre! Our HIV peer support team, is taking you out for a FREE theatre night to see Manic Street Creature. This event is designed for people living with HIV. Book your slot: https://bit.ly/4aRG4ZO