Health and wellbeing services for people with HIV

Positive East is East London's leading HIV and sexual health charity. We are dedicated to improving the lives of people living with or affected by HIV, offering a comprehensive and holistic range of support services.

Our services include:

  • Free, confidential support for people living with HIV.
  • Social and support groups: Regular opportunities to connect, share experiences, and build community.
  • Creative activities, workshops, and courses: Enhance wellbeing and learn new skills.
  • Peer support and mentoring: One-to-one and group support from people with lived experience.
  • Benefit advice: Specialist help with welfare rights and financial support.
  • Women 4 Women: Dedicated support for women living with HIV.
  • Health & wellbeing programmes: Activities and therapies to support physical and mental health.
  • HIV/STI testing: Free, rapid, and confidential testing for anyone over 18.

We also run a vibrant calendar of events, workshops, and social outings to help you connect and thrive. Our services are available to people living with HIV in East London, or those who receive their HIV clinical care in East London. HIV/STI testing is open to all adults.

All services are free and confidential. Our friendly team is here to help you access the support you need, whether you are newly diagnosed, seeking advice, or looking to connect with others.

Visit us at The Mark Ashley Centre, 159 Mile End Road, London E1 4AQ, or contact us to learn more.

Categories:
Advocacy
Benefits advice and assessment
Arts and creativity
Basic necessities (food/clothes)
Health advice
Financial advice and support
Connecting with nature
Welfare rights advice
Connecting with others
Getting active
Healthy lifestyle
Helping with money
Information and advice
Managing a long-term health condition
Mental health
Services for older people
Support with housing
Volunteering
Service access criteria:

Living with HIV, and resident in any of the East London Boroughs, or receiving their HIV treatment at any of the East London HIV clinics.

Additional needs catered for:
Wheelchair accessible
Physical disability friendly
Non English speaking friendly
Waiting list (weeks): 1
postive east, HIV, wellbeing, HIV treatment
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