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Summer Programme 2023

A summary of where you can find us this Summer!

26 May 2023

Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 - spoken word and wellbeing workshops

Mental Health Awareness Week will take place from the 15th - 21st of May and the theme this year is 'anxiety'. To mark the occasion METRO Charity is running two arts events.

12 May 2023

Wide angle photo from a healthcare setting. A white haired white woman sits, having a consultation with a young mixed race woman wearing hospital scrubs

Tom Line

Sexual health care for the over-45s must change, says local charity

Rising sexually transmitted infections (STIs), struggles around the menopause, sexual taboos and age and gender discrimination are affecting the sexual health of over 45s, a recent report has highlighted.

18 April 2023

Invitation to Tender: Charity Auditor

We are inviting external providers to submit proposals for our annual auditor

14 April 2023

Invitation to Tender: Race Equity Training

We are inviting external providers to submit proposals for race equity training for METRO staff and volunteers.

20 March 2023

Fighting HIV Stigma and Proud March

Standing in solidarity against HIV Stigma.

16 March 2023

Race Audit Report

A report by JEDI Consultancy commissioned by METRO

8 March 2023

International Women's Day 2023

Understanding the impact of menopause: Amanda Dawes, a leading sexual health consultant who led the SHIFT project for METRO, shares her views.

7 March 2023

BFI Flare 2023

Join us for an outing to BFI Flare 2023!

7 March 2023

Smiling, caucasian teenager. Her hair is up and she is wearing glasses and a baggy brown jumper, holding a chocolate bar.

Brianna Ghey's family

Murder of Brianna Ghey

Our statement on this senseless murder

14 February 2023

20 Years Since Section 28

We reflect on the last 20 years since the law was stopped in the UK.

8 February 2023

National HIV Testing Week 2023

Find out where you can get tested this National HIV Testing Week

6 February 2023

LGBT+ History Month 2023 Schedule

Check out these fantastic events to mark LGBTHM23!

2 February 2023

LGBT+ History Month 2023

Check out how we are recognising this year's theme 'Behind The Lens'

1 February 2023

Parent Mental Health Day

Hear from our Phinnah Ikeji as she shares her thoughts

23 January 2023

Concern around Metropolitan Police

Our statement following the conviction of officer David Carrick.

19 January 2023

UK Government decision to block Scotland's Gender Recognition Reform Bill

UK Government’s decision to block Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill

Our response statement to this latest development.

17 January 2023

Census 2021 results

Our response to initial Census 2021 results

9 January 2023

UK Gov block on Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill

Scotland's Gender Recognition Reform Bill Statement

Our response to the news of the UK Government attempting to block the implementation of this new law.

9 January 2023

Christmas and New Year planned closures

Find out when you can access our services during the festive season.

13 December 2022

Photograph of rows of huge quilt squares hanging in a gallery. They take up the whole space from floor to rafters.

Hannah Eiseman

AIDS Memorial Quilt goes on display in Woolwich

The UK AIDS Memorial Quilt, a unique piece of art and commemoration, is goes on display at the Woolwich Works, the Fireworks Factory, from Saturday 3rd of December – Sunday 18th of December.

5 December 2022