Are you living with HIV and want to feel more confident and in control of your status, and develop new skills to live a more fulfilling and happier life? Positive East is running a course of four Empowerment & Self-Stigma workshops to help you: Develop skills to live a life free of internalised stigma. Live […]
Have you been diagnosed with HIV in the last 3 years? The Living Well with HIV Course is an ideal way for you to learn more about HIV, connect with others, learn more about sex and relationships and understand about U=U (Undetectable means Untransmittable), and discover ways of staying well. The sessions are delivered in […]
Stitch Sisters is our creative sewing group that is part of our Health and Wellbeing Service’s Re:Assure Women’s project, a dedicated service for women living with HIV who have experienced complex trauma and often have experiences of the UK immigration system. Stitch Sisters supports women to engage in an activity that improves mental well-being and provides a […]
Our Women’s Group is a regular social and support group for women living with HIV who either live in East London or if you get your HIV care in an East London clinic. It usually meet on the 4th Wednesday evening of each month, but this day and time may vary especially for visits out, so […]
Every Monday we welcome FoodCycle’s volunteers to use our kitchen and our cafe area to provide a delicious hot lunch. This is open to anyone living with HIV across London. By cooking with surplus ingredients, they promote healthy, sustainable attitudes towards food and its impact on the environment, and help people to learn more about […]
Stitch Sisters is our creative sewing group that is part of our Health and Wellbeing Service’s Re:Assure Women’s project, a dedicated service for women living with HIV who have experienced complex trauma and often have experiences of the UK immigration system. Stitch Sisters supports women to engage in an activity that improves mental well-being and provides a […]
Everybody needs a little time away from the everyday stresses and strains of life. Twice a week, Andre Smith – Positive East’s Counselling Co-ordinator – leads a 30 minute online mindfulness meditation session. These usually run twice every week on: Tuesdays at 5pm Fridays at 12.30pm For more information on how to join, please email Andre at andre.smith@positiveeast.org.uk
The October edition in our series of Wellbeing Matters events which focus on the health and wellbeing matters that people with HIV – particularly people over 50 – have asked to learn more about. These are in-person events, with an option of joining remotely by Zoom. This time it’s a focus on ‘Being heard by […]
Qigong, pronounced “chi gong,” was developed in China thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. The sessions are led by Truus Jansen. They are informal sessions, so you don’t currently […]
Ear acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine that involves very fine needles being placed in various points of your outer ear. Many people have found it can help with a variety of health issues, include sleep, pain management, nausea and stomach problems, relieving stress and anxiety. The sessions are led by Truus Jansen. They are […]
Everybody needs a little time away from the everyday stresses and strains of life. Twice a week, Andre Smith – Positive East’s Counselling Co-ordinator – leads a 30 minute online mindfulness meditation session. These usually run twice every week on: Tuesdays at 5pm Fridays at 12.30pm For more information on how to join, please email Andre at andre.smith@positiveeast.org.uk
Rainbow Men is our social and support group for gay and bisexual men living with HIV, including men who have sex with men but don’t identify as gay or bisexual. This group is for you if you are HIV positive and either live in East London or get your HIV care in an East London […]
Today we support the launch of the FIVE BASICS campaign!
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