Research and Development Team at @NationalUglyMug. Experts by experience, talking all things sex worker safety in the UK.

Joined July 2020
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Everyone should feel safe, wherever they are. But what happens when the people whose job it is to keep you safe are the ones who harm you? 23% of sex workers in a recent study reported experiencing violence at the hands of police. sti.bmj.com/content/early/20… #16DaysOfActivism
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If a bank has refused you a bank account, loan or other financial service, we recommend getting in touch with your trade union (@unitedswers) to check if there is anything they can do to help you. The deadline for challenging a decision is 6 months. #BDSW
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Update from OnlyFans for those who use it!
Thank you to everyone for making your voices heard. We have secured assurances necessary to support our diverse creator community and have suspended the planned October 1 policy change. OnlyFans stands for inclusion and we will continue to provide a home for all creators.
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Research Opportunity! If you’re a sex worker and have been discriminated against by a bank or financial institutions, we want to hear from you! nationaluglymugs.typeform.co…
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Announcement! We are holding interviews from the 12th Aug-30th Sept for a new research project- Handsome Pay: Masculine perspectives on being rewarded in sexual transactions Read more: nationaluglymugs.org/handsom… You will receive a £30 voucher for your time #HandsomePay
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You can now set up recurring donations to the Sex Workers Alliance Ireland! paypal.com/donate/?hosted_bu… Thank you so much for the support you show us.
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We are delighted to announce the launch of The Source, a zine created by sex workers of colour in collaboration with @FemmeDaemonium. Hear their voices, and donate to the magazine here: femmedeamon.com/the-source #NUMSWOCs
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Still calling for a ‘Scottish Model’ of decriminalisation to prioritise safety of those involved & strengthen measures against actual violence. A model that could be internationally pioneering if @scotgov accepted global evidence & worked with lived experience led organisations🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Scottish campaigners call for lawmakers to consult with sex workers & reject the Nordic Criminal policy proposed as recent statistics from Ireland and France show sharp increases in violence against workers under the model: buff.ly/2IEkRYB #DecrimSA #SexWorkIsWork
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Replying to @corbeau_1863
@corbeau_1863 our CEO writes about whorearchy, the poor treatment and lack of respect of #sexworkers, and the changes needed to end their oppression and exclusion. #decrinmow @SexWorkHive @ProstitutesColl @sexworkeurope @ULScotland @SWAIIreland @sexworkreshub @victoriabee27
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We’re excited to announce that member of staff @alpinestripper is leading research on UK strip clubs. If you’ve worked in a club and can spare 5-10 mins, please see strippersurvey.co.uk
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Health inequalities experienced by inclusion health groups are unjust and avoidable. Your Primary Care Network can work to address these in your local neighbourhood. Find out how your #PCN can implement new activities to tackle health inequalities: inclusion-health.org/pcn/
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Also thank you @RAD_NUM for amazing focus group contributions and all the work you do at NUM everyday!
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our submission alongside @ProstitutesColl and @UmbrellaLane to the @ukhomeoffice VAWG consultation. We look forward to seeing sex workers' voices included in the outcomes. You can read our submission here! uglymugs.org/um/sex-workers-…
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Our tool, created with #VCSE partners and supported by @NHSEngland aims to support Primary Care Networks improve their services for inclusion health groups. These are the groups identified as experiencing the worst health inequalities. Read more: inclusion-health.org/pcn/
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Does your Primary Care Network provide accessible services to people from Inclusion Health groups? Use this tool to receive tailored guidance to help you embed action on tackling health inequalities into your #PCNs everyday activities. Read more: inclusion-health.org/pcn/
Quick reminder that we recently launched a podcast episode on the narratives around #Trafficking and the #NordicModel
Our new podcast is here! @RAD_NUM discuss the Sexual Exploitation Bill, narratives around trafficking and their impact on sex workers! Listen at: Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2k3F1m… Anchor FM: anchor.fm/national-ugly-mugs… Pocket Casts: pca.st/8iqfz13s
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We're glad to donate a further £10,000 to @UmbrellaLane to help sex workers during these challenging times. Please retweet to help us spread the word and donate today. bit.ly/3ayOYvP #donations #hardshipfund #sexworkers
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