Positive East will be taking part in this year's World AIDS Day symposium "Living with HIV" at the Francis Crick Institute, with a display of our work and with our Head of Health & Wellbeing Jack Summerside taking part in the panel discussion For details and to book a place https://www.crick.ac.uk/whats-on/world-aids-day-2025-living-with-hiv
We've partnered with the Good Things Foundation 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. We'll be […]
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 […]
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 Winter Past. Their Rooms Through Time have been transformed for the festive season, so come along and get in the holiday mood and discover the homes and traditions of winters past, […]
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
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 […]
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
With the support of Woodgrange Medical Practice, we'll be offering flu vaccinations, confidential sexual health advice, sexual health testing, and general health checkups here at Positive East Open to all Positive East registered clients - or those eligible to be, as well as to staff and volunteers. No need to book, just drop in anytime […]
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 […]
Today we support the launch of the FIVE BASICS campaign!
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