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SUMMARY:U=U Community Quilt - Opening reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 23 April as we unveil our U=U Community Quilt. Drop in anytime\, RSVP is not required. However\, click here for event reminders. \nOver two years\, Positive East collected thousands of photographs submitted from around the world—from London to Sydney\, Gaborone to Sacramento—to celebrate the U=U message. These images come from people living proudly with an undetectable viral load\, as well as allies who support and champion U=U. The photographs are printed on fabric and arranged to form the powerful statement: U=U. \nAcross eight community stitching sessions\, 174 contributors dedicated more than 1\,200 hours of stitching to transform 4\,000 photographs into three expansive 6’ × 6’ quilt panels. Each individual stitch reflects the diversity and strength of our global community. \nThe U=U Community Quilt stands as a powerful reminder of the strength of our united voice—ensuring that every person remains central to the message of U=U. Each image amplifies this message thousands of times\, creating a collective statement that fully reveals itself only when all contributions are viewed together. \nThe U=U Community Quilt has been crafted with the same love and care as the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt. It allows us to reimagine the AIDS Quilt in the historic era of U=U\, while contributing to a growing and diverse archive of visual and artistic responses to HIV. \nWe hope that you will be able to join us for this very special evening. If you have any questions\, please email ian.montgomery@positiveeast.org.uk \nWhat is U=U? \nWe are in an era of tangible progress in the history of HIV\, with significant medical and scientific advancements evolving rapidly. The shadow that HIV once cast across our communities is beginning to lift. Notions of fear and grief are being replaced with hope and possibility. \nU=U is central to this progress. It means that if you are adhering to your HIV medication and have an undetectable viral load\, it is biologically impossible to pass the virus on sexually. This crucial message helps us break the cycle of HIV stigma and is central to our ambition to eliminate new HIV transmissions by 2030.
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/uu-community-quit-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Gym Induction for new gym users
DESCRIPTION:Did you know we have a fully equipped spacious gym on our lower ground floor\, with changing rooms\, showers and lockers.  It’s free\, friendly\, fun\, and the perfect way to start your way to a fitter\, healthier you. \nTo use the gym\, you need to be eligible (living or getting your HIV care in East London)\, and have registered to use our services. Also\, it’s essential that you first have an induction session to assess your needs and show you how to use the equipment safely and effectively. \nInduction sessions are usually on the last Wednesday of each month\, at 4pm and 5pm.  If you’ve previously had a gym induction but it was a while ago\, or just want a refresher\, you can book for these too. You also need to bring suitable exercise clothing to wear for your induction\, or you won’t be able to have your induction. \nContact our Reception on our main number 020 7791 2855 to book your induction.
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/gym-induction-for-new-gym-users-3/2026-04-29/
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SUMMARY:Closed for Early May Bank Holiday
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/closed-for-early-may-bank-holiday-2/
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SUMMARY:Learn My Way - Digital skills sessions
DESCRIPTION:We’ve partnered again with the Good Things Foundation for this third series of sessions to help you gain confidence and skills in using computers. Digital skills & confidence are the foundation of being digitally included. These days you need to know how to use the internet or technology to use public services\, work or stay in touch with loved ones. \nWe’ll be using Good Things Foundation’s Learn My Way resources on their free online platform that helps people gain basic digital skills and build confidence in using the internet.  Come along to any of the sessions – its not a course. You’ll learn at your own pace\, and build on a range of practical online skills across a range of essential topics.  You can find out more here \nWe’ll be guided by Robert Halpin\, Progression Coach from Providence Row\, who has lots of experience in supporting people using Learn My Way. \nFor more information\, contact Mel.Rattue@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/learn-my-way-digital-skills-sessions-3/2026-05-06/
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SUMMARY:Bodywork Physiotherapy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBodywork – Pain and Mobility Management Service at Positive East \nBodywork is a holistic\, hands-on approach to help people who want to move better\, reduce pain or just relax. It combines physiotherapy\, osteopathy and massage to relax your muscles\, joints and promote the body’s natural self healing. \nTreatments are outcome-based\, which means all initial appointments include a short consultation to discuss your condition and your goals. \nThis service is led by Blake (BSc Physio\, MCSP) who is a musculo-skeletal physiotherapist\, with a special interest in chronic pain and spinal dysfunction. He has extensive experience working with HIV associated conditions\, having previously led the Physiotherapy service at Mildmay UK \nAsk any of the peer support staff about this new service
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/bodywork-physiotherapy/2026-05-07/
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SUMMARY:Positive Over 50: Lunch
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us for a tasty\, freshly prepared lunch provided by our colleagues from Food Chain. Stay and engage in one of our discussion topics\, hear from guest speakers\, or join in one of our Positive Over 50: Out And About trips to places of interest. Or stay and join in the conversation with old friends and new. \nFor more information contact mina.kakaiya@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/positive-over-50-lunch-4/2026-05-07/
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SUMMARY:International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this event – a time for London to remember the many lives lost to HIV and AIDS. \nThe International AIDS Candlelight Memorial\, coordinated by the Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+)\, is one of the world’s oldest and largest grassroots mobilisation campaigns for HIV awareness in the world. Started in 1983\, the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial takes place every third Sunday in May and is led by a coalition of community organisations in many countries. \nOur event is open to all\, whether you’re a client of Positive East\, or of another HIV organisation\, living with HIV or not\, or involved in an HIV organisation (staff\, volunteer or trustee). Allies also welcome. \nThe event will include: \n\nDisplay of a range of creative responses by Positive East clients\nDisplay of the U=U Community Quilt\nReadings by Simon Maddrell of poems from their new anthology: Lamping Wild Rabbits\nSpoken word readings of creative writing responses by Positive East clients\nSnacks and drinks\nLaunch of the U=U Garden – a new project in the Positive East Garden\nCandlelight Memorial\n\nFor further details or to let us know you want to come\, contact Jack Summerside jack.summerside@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/international-aids-candlelight-memorial-event-2/
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SUMMARY:Closed for Spring Bank Holiday
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/closed-for-spring-bank-holiday-2/
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