A sex worker in Manchester has spoken of the moment a hot drink given to her by a local charity might have saved her life.
The woman, who asked to remain anonymous, had been working on the city's streets when she picked up a coffee from one of the volunteers inside a van being operated by MASH.
Run by a small network of highly trained staff, MASH (Manchester Action on Street Health) offer emotional support and a safe presence for women who are sex working.
