More links from Positive East
Positive East assumes no responsibility whatsoever for websites that Positive East websites either hyperlinks to or otherwise refers to. In particular, we do not assume any responsibility for any information or content on such sites (including but not limited to any views, advice, opinions, advertising, or recommendations).
Nor do we assume any responsibility in connection with any product or service such sites may offer. Under no circumstances will Positive East, its officers, employees, contractors or content providers be liable, directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage resulting from you accessing or using, or otherwise in connection with, any website either hyperlinked to or otherwise referred to on positiveeast.org.uk.
Positive East websites:
National and local government websites:
- Department of Works and Pensions: Government department responsible for welfare and employment issues - www.dwp.gov.uk
- Direct.gov: public services all in one place. www.direct.gov.uk
- London Government Directory: Listing local council contact addresses and numbers in the 33 London borough councils. www.directory.londoncouncils.gov.uk
back to top
NHS websites: Health information and local NHS services:
back to top
Advice & Support Helplines:
- Positive East Advice Line. Free, impartial and confidential for people living with/affected by HIV in London.
Telephone: 020 7791 2855, Monday to Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm (excl. bank holidays) or email advice@positiveeast.org.uk, or visit our advice and helpline webpages for more information.
- Sexual Health Helpline: Free confidential information and advice on sexual health. Telephone: 0800 567123
- African AIDS Helpline: If you're African and living in England, African AIDS helpline is here to listen. Telephone: 0800 0967 500 - www.africaninengland.org.uk.
- Lesbian & Gay Switchboard: Information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men, bisexual or transgender people. Telephone: 020 7837 7324 - www.llgs.org.uk
- Community Legal service: This website offers free, confidential and independent legal advice for residents of England and Wales. Telephone: 0845 345 4 345 - www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk
- Citizens Advice Bureau: The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice - www.citizensadvice.org.uk
- Macmillan Cancer care: Aims to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. Providing practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care. Telephone 0808 808 00 00 - www.macmillan.org.uk
- Refugee Council: Working with asylum seekers and refugees, they not only give direct help and support, but also work with asylum seekers and refugees to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed - www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
- Samaritans: Providing confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing despair, distress or suicidal feelings.
Telephone: 08457 90 90 90 - www.samaritans.org
back to top
General HIV Information sites:
- Positive East, It's Better to Know: Information about HIV testing, local east London test clinics and details about Positive East test session – www.itsbettertoknow.org.uk
- AidsMAP: NAM community based HIV information provider. Based in London but with information in multi-language formats available - www.aidsmap.com
- AVERT: International HIV and AIDS charity based in the UK, with the aim of AVERTing HIV and AIDS worldwide - www.avert.org
- i-base: National HIV project, HIV-positive-led, providing treatment information - www.i-base.info
- Living Well: NHS-funded program which provides services for people living with HIV - www.livingwelluk.com
- NAT: National AIDS Trust, UK's leading independent policy and campaigning voice on HIV and AIDS - www.nat.org.uk
- Sigma Research: Social research group, specialising in behavioural and policy aspects of HIV and sexual health - www.sigmaresearch.org.uk
- THT: Website containing information and a range of downloadable publications. Telephone: 0808 802 1221 – www.tht.org.uk
back to top
Specialised HIV Support:
- Positive East Counselling & Psychotherapy team as well as our group support workers are able to provide specific and dedicated 1-2-1 support to meet your specific requirements, or help to refer you in to other appropriate voluntary or statutory services – email cp@positiveeast.org.uk or telephone 020 7791 2855 or visit our Counselling & Psychotherapy web pages for more information.
- African HIV Policy Network: AHPN representing African communities groups addressing HIV/AIDS and sexual health through the UK - www.ahpn.org
- Baseline: A free community magazine in the UK distributed to over 200 HIV clinics and community support groups, concentrating on providing clear and honest factual information relating to all things HIV/AIDS and hepatitis - www.baseline-hiv.co.uk
- Galop: Working to prevent and challenge homophobic and transphobic hate crime in Greater London - www.galop.org.uk
- GMFA: GMFA - the gay men's health charity - www.gmfa.org.uk
- Metro Centre: Periodically runs workshops and groups covering a range of issues - www.metrocentreonline.org
- My HIV: Free access to tailored online services, tools and community spaces for everyone living with HIV in the UK - www.myhiv.org.uk
- Naz Project: The Naz Project provides sexual health promotion services and support groups for various BME MSM. We also provide support services for BME MSM living with HIV - www.naz.org.uk
- PACE: London's leading charity promoting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community - www.pacehealth.org.uk
- West London Gay Men's project: Providing services directly to gay and bisexual men in our area, and to other professionals working with gay and bisexual men - www.westlondongmp.org.uk
- Your Story, Your Script: Website helping people get the best out of anti-HIV treatment, providing relevant information on medication and helping you communicate and work well with healthcare professionals - www.yourstoryyourscript.co.uk
back to top
Healthy wellbeing:
Sites providing specific health related information or specialised support.
- Positive East Counselling and Psychotherapy support team. Free and confidential counselling and psychotherapy service for people affected by HIV who live in or receive clinical care in east London.
Telephone 020 7791 2855, email: cp@positiveeast.org.uk, or visit our Counselling and Psychotherapy webpages for more information.
- UK Council for Psychotherapy: Find a therapist, search by postcode and by therapy (eg, addiction, bereavement, depression, HIV, sexuality etc) - www.psychotherapy.org.uk/find_a_therapist_search.html
- Mind: Helps people take control of their mental health Provides high-quality information and advice, and campaigning to promote and protect good mental health for everyone - www.mind.org.uk
- Age UK: The new force combining Age Concern and Help the Aged. With the aim to promote the well-being of all older people and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience - www.ageuk.org.uk
- Pink therapy: UK's largest independent therapy organisation working with gender and sexual minority clients. Promoting high quality therapy and training services for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and others who identify as being gender or sexual minorities - www.pinktherapy.com
back to top
Volunteering:
- Positive East Volunteering: Join us and help us make a difference in helping us to provide a dedicated local community-focused support to HIV-affected communities across London. As a Volunteer, you will receive full training and continued support throughout your time with us.
Telephone 020 7791 2855, email volunteering@positveeast.org.uk, or visit our Volunteering webpages for more information.
- Volunteer England: Working to support and increase the quality, quantity, impact and accessibility of volunteering throughout England - www.volunteering.org.uk
- Do-It: National database of volunteering opportunities in the UK - www.do-it.org.uk
back to top
