The Positive East gym is just for women every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm. To 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 […]
Ear Acupuncture sessions are available every Wednesday afternoon from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Ear acupuncture is a type of acupuncture that involves inserting tiny needles into specific points on the ear. Stimulating these points promotes healing in other areas of the body. Many people living with HIV have found it helpful in dealing with some of […]
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 (Note there are no mindfulness sessions when Andre is […]
We're delighted to welcome FoodCycle to Positive East, with the new FoodCycle Stepney Green, FoodCycle is a national charity working to connect communities, reduce loneliness, reduce food poverty, and reduce food waste. Every Monday we welcome FoodCycle's volunteers to use our kitchen and our cafe area to provide a delicious hot lunch. This is open […]
Our weekly calendar of events, groups, courses and workshops to support the health and wellbeing of people living with HIV in East London You can download a poster version here WC 27 nov
Are you struggling to come to terms with your HIV diagnosis? This series of three workshops will help you deal with your diagnosis and gain the knowledge and tools to live with HIV. The courses are free of charge for anyone living with HIV and take place in a safe and friendly environment, supported by […]
We're delighted to be hosting this series of 3 workshops delivered by Beyond Equality with the support of the Movember Foundation. This first workshop looks at Men and Mental Wellbeing What does men's mental wellbeing mean to you? The workshop will provide a brave and compassionate space for open conversations about the way we respond […]
We’re delighted to host Food Chain’s Chair-based Hatha Yoga sessions every Wednesday from 2pm to 3pm until the end of the year. The sessions are open to Food Chain’s ‘Eating Together’ clients, but also to anyone registered to use Positive East’s services. Volunteers and staff of both organisations are welcome to join too. We will explore […]
Our support group for women living with HIV who live, or get their HIV treatment in, East London. Offering a safe and supportive environment to help you connect with other women living with HIV, to socialise, have fun and learn and share with each other. There will also be a tasty hot meal served from […]
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 Note: There'll be no session on Friday 15th December. […]
We’re delighted once again to be able to provide free entry to Kew Gardens as part of our programme of activities – getting out and about in green spaces is so important for our physical, mental and emotional health. This time it's an early evening visit to the spectacular Christmas at Kew We’ve got a […]
Join us for a very special display of 14 panels of the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt. Free for all! 10 to 4pm here at Positive East
Our weekly calendar of events, groups, courses and workshops to support the health and wellbeing of people living with HIV in East London You can download a poster version here WC 4 Dec
We’re delighted to welcome FoodCycle to Positive East, with the new FoodCycle Stepney Green, FoodCycle is a national charity working to connect communities, reduce loneliness, reduce food poverty, and reduce food waste. Every Monday we welcome FoodCycle’s volunteers to use our kitchen and our cafe area to provide a delicious hot lunch. This is open […]
We’re delighted to be hosting this series of 3 workshops delivered by Beyond Equality with the support of the Movember Foundation. This second workshop looks at Masculinities and seeking support. Looking at how masculinities can inhibit or encourage us to seek help or support in a particular way, we will explore the ways in which we talk […]
We’re delighted to host Food Chain’s Chair-based Hatha Yoga sessions every Wednesday from 2pm to 3pm until the end of the year. The sessions are open to Food Chain’s ‘Eating Together’ clients, but also to anyone registered to use Positive East’s services. Volunteers and staff of both organisations are welcome to join too. We will explore the […]
The Positive East gym is just for women every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm. To 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 […]
Ear Acupuncture sessions are available every Wednesday afternoon from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Ear acupuncture is a type of acupuncture that involves inserting tiny needles into specific points on the ear. Stimulating these points promotes healing in other areas of the body. Many people living with HIV have found it helpful in dealing with some of […]
Positive Over 50 is our new social and support lunch group for people living with HIV aged 50 and above, running on the first Thursday afternoon of each month. Join us for a tasty, freshly cooked, roast lunch prepared for us by our friends at Food Chain. Lunch will be served at 1pm in our […]
Our weekly calendar of events, groups, courses and workshops to support the health and wellbeing of people living with HIV in East London You can download a poster version here WC 11 Dec
We’re delighted to be hosting this series of 3 workshops delivered by Beyond Equality with the support of the Movember Foundation. This third workshop looks at Men and building supportive communities. We'll be exploring ways we can overcome the barriers that many men face in creating a supportive environment for everyone in our communities. Understanding the importance […]
To celebrate the festive season we're bringing together all of our peer support groups together. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, Yuletide, the Solstice, or anything else at this time of year, come along and enjoy a Mid-Winter evening of good food and good company. Join us for an evening of tasty food, a glass […]
Positive East will be closed on the afternoon of Friday 15th December. We'll be open again as usual on Saturday 16th for HIV and STI testing, and open again as normal on Monday 18th December.
Positive East's usual services will be closed over the holidays. We'll close our building from 1pm on Friday 22nd December, and re-open on the morning of Tuesday 2nd January. However, we aim to be open for drop-in on for a few hours on selected days towards the end of Christmas week. This is for anyone […]
Positive East’s usual services will be closed over the holidays. We’ll close our building from 1pm on Friday 22nd December, and re-open on the morning of Tuesday 2nd January. However, we aim to be open for drop-in on for a few hours on selected days towards the end of Christmas week. This is for anyone […]
Positive East’s usual services will be closed over the holidays. We’ll close our building from 1pm on Friday 22nd December, and re-open on the morning of Tuesday 2nd January. However, we aim to be open for drop-in on for a few hours on selected days towards the end of Christmas week. This is for anyone […]
Positive East’s usual services will be closed over the holidays. We’ll close our building from 1pm on Friday 22nd December, and re-open on the morning of Tuesday 2nd January. However, we aim to be open for drop-in on for a few hours on selected days towards the end of Christmas week. This is for anyone […]