Events
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Qigong Exercise
Positive East 159 Mile End Road, London, United KingdomQigong, 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 […]
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Ear Acupuncture
Positive East 159 Mile End Road, London, United KingdomEar 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 […]
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Wellbeing Matters – Community Health Checks
The community health check is a quick 15-minute screening that assesses key health indicators and provides guidance on lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other health conditions. Trained healthcare assistants conduct the checks and offer support and referrals where necessary. The check includes: Blood pressure measurement Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation (height and weight) […]
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Positive Over 50: Lunch
Our monthly lunch group for people living with HIV who either live in any of the East London Boroughs, or get your HIV care an an East London clinic. Usually on the first Thursday afternoon of the month, the January lunch is a week later than usual because of the New Year holidays. Join us […]
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Mindfulness meditation
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
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Silver Pride
This is a joint outing of our Positive Over 50, Rainbow Men, and Together Group for the first two hours of Silver Pride, though the event continues throughout the afternoon and into the evening. Silver Pride is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ people over 50 and provides an exciting event to promote connectivity throughout the community. […]
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Foodcycle Stepney Green
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 […]
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Mindfulness meditation
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
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Qigong Exercise
Positive East 159 Mile End Road, London, United KingdomQigong, 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 […]
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Ear Acupuncture
Positive East 159 Mile End Road, London, United KingdomEar 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 […]
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Together – Theatre-making workshop taster session, and film private view
Together is our social and support group for anyone living with HIV. 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 clinic. It usually meets on the second Wednesday evening of each month, but this day and time may vary […]