If you came along to our March 21st Wellbeing Day, you may have taken part in the theatre workshop with Eduardo Arcelus. Eduardo and his colleague Gabriele Uboldi told us that the workshop was ‘transformational’ in the development of their play “I dream of rabbits”. They’re coming back to Positive East to show how the […]
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 […]
We're excited to start a new service here at Positive East. To begin with, it will be available for two hours on the first Thursday of the month and will operate on a drop-in, first come, first served basis rather than booked appointments. Bodywork - Pain and Mobility Management Service at Positive East Bodywork is […]
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 […]
Join us for another of our Positive Over 50: Out and About activities, this time its a visit to the Museum of the Home's Garden in Hoxton. They have everything from a herb garden to a Tudor knot garden - so its sure to give us plenty of ideas and inspiration for our new U=U […]
HIV Long-Term Survivors Day is on Friday 5th June. To mark it we’re providing a light lunch, a chance to share your story with others, and for those who wish to tell their story on video. We’ll then make people’s contributions into a short film “Survivor Stories” which we’ll use for World AIDS Day in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our Counselling Co-ordinator Andre Smith is launching a new four part Mindfulness Course, running on consecutive Mondays in June after the FoodCycle Lunch, starting on Monday 1st June. Andre writes” Mindfulness is more than just relaxation — it’s a practical skill that can help you navigate everyday life with greater calm, clarity and balance. In […]
Today we support the launch of the FIVE BASICS campaign!
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