1/2🧵 Join for a free online conference on Tues 23rd June Drawing from NUM & @BasisYorkshire's frontline experience, we'll explore how the homelessness sector & frontline workers engage with criminalised and heavily stigmatised communities. Sign up here: buff.ly/b63Tokb

📣 NEW ZINE In this issue: how to talk to the media as a sx worker, the launch of Red Umbrella Research (@ruresearch.bsky.social), Lip Service by the @vaginamuseum.bsky.social, upcoming events, plus art + writing from #sxworker creatives! Read 'Under the Red Umbrella': buff.ly/5GJMPD0

Healthcare should be freely accessible for all ⭐ Hear from sx working participants' experiences with UK sexual health services, and simple changes that can help clinics to become more accessible. Read here: nationaluglymugs.org/2026/06/16/s... #SexualHealth #SxWorkIsWork

☂️ Online Community Drop-In (Sx workers-only) #SxWork can be isolating, especially when just starting out or living in areas where the industry feels less visible. Caseworker Louise runs an online space for members to connect. Wherever you are, you have a place here 💌 Next session on Wed 17th June

#CarersWeek2026 Carers may enter #sxwork as a way of supporting their family, to work flexibly around busy schedules, and for financial stability. Many of our members are carers for someone in their life 💌

Check out the latest issue of 'Lip Service' by the Vagina Museum ☂️ This zine is packed with #sxwork stories, commentary and poetry, as well as a feature from NUM on safety and expressing sx work experiences through artwork. Click below!

1/2🧵 Join for a free online conference on Tues 23rd June Drawing from NUM & @BasisYorkshire's frontline experience, we'll explore how the homelessness sector & frontline workers engage with criminalised and heavily stigmatised communities. Sign up here: buff.ly/b63Tokb

Let's come together to connect, create and celebrate International SWers' Day in Scotland! 🎈 June 2nd @ NUMbrella Lane: 🕑 2–5pm — discussion + zine-making 🍽️ 6–9pm — dinner on us! RSVP before 2nd June #Sxworkers of all genders, backgrounds, forms of work - all welcome! #ISWD #SxWorkIsWork

Let's come together to connect, create and celebrate International SWers' Day in Scotland! 🎈 June 2nd @ NUMbrella Lane: 🕑 2–5pm — discussion + zine-making 🍽️ 6–9pm — dinner on us! RSVP before 2nd June #Sxworkers of all genders, backgrounds, forms of work - all welcome! #ISWD #SxWorkIsWork

Ditch the January stress and tackle tax admin early! Body double with fellow #sxworkers, learn tips from within the industry, get ahead of your tax return 💫 📅 Thurs 14th May @ 1-4pm ☂️ NUMbrella Lane / Zoom Strictly SWers-only. Contact [email protected] #MakingTaxDigital

Disclosure Scotland Q&A 💫 TOMORROW! Bringing a fuller understanding of the process and what is actually disclosed in checks. When: Wednesday 13th May @ 12-2pm Where: Zoom - sign up in NUM Members' Area! #DisclosureScotland #VocationalSupport #SxWorkerSupport

Renters Right Act Q/A tomorrow! NUM is joined by Mia and Shayla, here to answer your questions and advise on the new law. See you soon 🌟 Reserve your spot in NUM's Members Area: members.nationaluglymugs.org/login

Renters Right Act Q/A tomorrow! We are joined by Mia and Shayla, here to answer your questions and advise on what the new law means for #sxworkers Reserve your spot in NUM's Members Area: members.nationaluglymugs.org/login

Are you a private tenant in England and want to understand how the new Renters’ Rights Act could affect you? Join us for an online Q&A on what the new law might mean in practice before it comes into effect on 1st May 2026. 📅 Wednesday 29 April, 12–2pm 🎟️ Login to Members' Area to secure your spot!

Join the NUM team! 🌟 Support members' access to career development opportunities, and develop new vocational tools for sx workers. Apply before 5pm on 27th April - buff.ly/9fMZZ5e #SexWorkIsWork #CommunityJobs #SxWorkerSupport #CareerDevelopment

Tips and tricks from #sxworkers to get organised 💸 Join SWARM and NUM's Vocational Support Lead on Wednesday 22nd and prep for the financial year. Login and sign up in Members' Area: members.nationaluglymugs.org/login

📣 LAST MONTH TO HAVE YOUR SAY! April is the last month for young adult #sxworkers to have a say in NUM's youth advocacy with a paid survey! 🔗 Login & get involved: members.nationaluglymugs.org/login Take part in a follow-up interview for a further £50 voucher (whilst supplies last). #SWSupport

Join online tomorrow! Register here through the NUM members' area: members.nationaluglymugs.org/login

✨WE'RE HIRING✨ Delivery & Development Assistant will support NUMbrella Lane drop-ins and provide non-judgemental vocational support in Scotland. If you're passionate about ending all forms of violence against #sxworkers we'd love to hear from you! 🔗 buff.ly/q2m97kb

📣 LAST MONTH TO HAVE YOUR SAY! April is the last month for young adult #sxworkers to have a say in NUM's youth advocacy with a paid survey! 🔗 Login & get involved: members.nationaluglymugs.org/login Take part in a follow-up interview for a further £50 voucher (whilst supplies last). #SWSupport

What does your year look like? Let's reset for Q2 together! Reflect on your first few months of 2026 and set goals for the coming quarter. ⏰️ Thursday 16 April @ 12:30-1:30 ☂️ Sx workers only. Register in NUM Members' Area. General career support questions are welcome! #SxWorkIsWork #CareerPlanning

Money admin doesn’t have to be stressful. Learn practical tips on financial organisation - by and for #SxWorkers ☂️ We'll covers taxes, expenses, record keeping, and more! ⏰️ 22nd April, 1pm, Zoom 🔗 Register via NUM Members' Area #SxWorkIsWork #VocationalSupport #TaxTips #SupportNotStigma

Speak back! Racialised #sxworkers are invited to reflect and critique feedback from public sector professionals towards improving inclusion and accessibility in UK public sectors. Register your interest before 12th April: buff.ly/C44Oglk 🔗 Zoom meeting, 1 hour ☂️ £50 voucher #SupportNotStigma

What does your year look like? Let's reset for Q2 together! Reflect on your first few months of 2026 and set goals for the coming quarter. ⏰️ Thursday 16 April @ 12:30-1:30 ☂️ Sx workers only. Register in NUM Members' Area. General career support questions are welcome! #SxWorkIsWork #CareerPlanning

Next Monday 30th March, 2-3.30pm, we’ll be hosting an online event to discuss the findings of our autumn 2025 research report on why people go into sex work and remain in it, and what they’d like the government to do to support them. Sign up here to join us! www.eventbrite.com/e/decrim-now...

Free Vocational Support for #Sxworkers ❤️ Wednesday 25th @ 11-12.30pm. CV checks, interview prep, goal-setting, career advice - wherever you are in your journey! Get non-judgemental support from a lived-experienced lead. Register via NUM Members Area #CareerPlanning #SWSupport #SxWorkIsWork

Young Carers Action Day📣 Young carers are too often excluded from vital conversations. Stand with us in demanding greater recognition and support, and ensuring that young carers have the same opportunities to thrive as other young people. #YoungCarersActionDay #SxWorkerSupport

Tell us how we can best support you ❤️ Login and click the survey link in the Members' Area: members.nationaluglymugs.org/login ⭕ Get a £30 Love2Shop voucher for completing the anonymous survey ⭕ Get a £50 Love2Shop voucher for a 30-45 min conversational interview with our research lead #SWSupport

🌟 Vocational Support Drop-In for #SxWorkers - updated dates! Hop online anytime between 1-2:30 on Friday 13 and Wednesday 25 March for confidential and non-judgemental support and advice. Find out how we can support you ❤️ Register via NUM Members' Area: buff.ly/xPYjhiA #SWSupport #SxWorkIsWork

🌟 25 years of International Sx Workers' Rights Day!🌟 We join allies around the world standing in solidarity with #sxworkers, and calling for policies that prioritise health, safety & dignity over stigma & punishment. Please read here: buff.ly/1AdrW3t #ISWRD #ISWRD26 #RightsNotRescue

Paid online interviews for NUM Members! If you are a NUM member who has received casework support after a violent incident, or uses our safety tools, contact [email protected]. You will be paid for your time and contribution 🌟 Full details of the SWERV Project: buff.ly/pDB6MCQ

Tell us how we can best support you ❤️ Login and click the survey link in the Members' Area: members.nationaluglymugs.org/login ⭕ Get a £30 Love2Shop voucher for completing the anonymous survey ⭕ Get a £50 Love2Shop voucher for a 30-45 min conversational interview with our research lead #SWSupport

📣 Q&A with SW Friendly Accountants! #MakingTaxDigital is becoming mandatory for sole traders in the UK - this includes SWers! Join on 12th March and learn what you need to know from a female-led accounting firm that understands SW Register via NUM Members' Area: members.nationaluglymugs.org/login

TONIGHT! Enjoy a dinner with the NUMbrella Lane community ❤️

Young adults, have your say! 🌟 Take part in our Youth Justice research, gathering insights and experiences from young adults who do any form of sx work. Survey responses are anonymous and you can opt to receive a £30 Love2Shop voucher as a thank you! Login here: buff.ly/RvUytiK

Join the FEAST 🍜 Thursday 27th Feb, 5-8pm @ NUMbrella Lane in Glasgow. Dinner is on us! RSVP by 5pm Wednesday: [email protected] | 07513 314815 🚨 Please inform us of allergies & dietary requirements This is a community event for #sxworkers only #SWSupport #CommunityEvent

TONIGHT @ 7pm Manchester Film Night by #Sexworkers Without Borders ☂️ Come and watch with us! 🎬 Private Chat - short film about webcamming 🎬Womxn: Working - compelling documentary following the campaign for sex workers' rights in South Africa 🎟️ cultplex.co.uk/Cultplex.dll... #SexWorkIsWork

SWers inform NUM's services throughout, from research and development to delivery. Here's what we did in 2025 towards ending all forms of violence against SWers❤️ youtu.be/KzaJ-oA0Mjs?... Donate to help us continue vital support in 2026! nationaluglymugs.org/donate/ #IHeartNUM #HappyValentinesDay

Young adults, have your say! 🌟 Take part in our Youth Justice research, gathering insights and experiences from young adults who do any form of sx work. Survey responses are anonymous and you can opt to receive a £30 Love2Shop voucher as a thank you! Login here: buff.ly/RvUytiK

Are you 18-25 years old, living in the UK, and currently working in adult industries? We want to hear from you 🫵 Have your say as a young adult and help shape our services. Log in to the NUM Member's Area to find out more! #DecrimNow #SafetyNotStigma

📣 Q&A with SW Friendly Accountants! #MakingTaxDigital is becoming mandatory for sole traders in the UK - this includes SWers! Join on 12th March and learn what you need to know from a female-led accounting firm that understands SW Register via NUM Members' Area: members.nationaluglymugs.org/login

Are you 18-25 years old, living in the UK, and currently working in adult industries? We want to hear from you 🫵 Have your say as a young adult and help shape our services. Log in to the NUM Member's Area to find out more! #DecrimNow #SafetyNotStigma

Are you supported by Basis? We are interested in the views of people who currently access Basis support, and from SWs who may wish to in future. Our findings will be shared among the Basis team, and with our partners at @nationaluglymugs.bsky.social Fill in our short survey now: buff.ly/KRgUvSl

📣 Sex Work Studies and History workshop, with an opening talk from NUM CEO, Lynsey Walton! In-person and online, free to attend, full details below #RightsNotRescue

The Committee's Stage 1 Report on the Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill is published. A positive step but it's not over yet! People in Scotland, make voices heard, contact your local MSP 📣 NUM's statement: nationaluglymugs.org/2026/01/23/n... #DecrimNow

Scottish Parliament will soon debate Regan's bill... The Nordic Model is falsely framed as protection. In reality, it increases violence towards s3x workers, and creates barriers to reporting. If you live in Scotland, please urge your MSP to oppose this dangerous bill: scotlandfordecrim.netlify.app

Are you supported by Basis? We are interested in the views of people who currently access Basis support, and from SWs who may wish to in future. Our findings will be shared among the Basis team, and with our partners at @nationaluglymugs.bsky.social Fill in our short survey now: buff.ly/lQPKUOa

MEMORIAL MAP UPDATE: Our map now includes #sexworkers lost to incidents of domestic violence, those missing more than 5 years & individuals who we cannot name due to missing details. Please visit: nationaluglymugs.org/about-num/me... Rest in Power 🕯️ #IDEVASW #IDEVASW2025 #decrimnow

🕯️ 17th December is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. We have prepared resources so you can honour their memory alongside us: nationaluglymugs.org/internationa... There are 242 people on NUM's memorial card. Please share ❤️ #IDEVASW #IDEVASW25 #DoMoreThanSayTheirNames

✨Under The Red Umbrella: Edition Eight ✨ Art by Zéphyr (zephiiiiir on IG) Tips after account deletion or unfair dismissal from a club, #IDEVASW, artist interview, community events and more! nationaluglymugs.org/under-the-re...