Recently Diagnosed Course

The Recently Diagnosed Course (PDF File) starts on Saturday 18th October at 9.30am ­ 4.00pm and then continues on Wednesday evenings (5.30pm ­ 9.00pm) from 22nd October until 10th December.

For details about the session, contact Jim Jewers, telephone 020 7791 2855, or check this page for updates.

About the Recently Diagnosed Course:

The Recently Diagnosed course is free and designed mainly for people who have received a diagnosis of HIV at some time within the last twelve months.

In a safe and supportive setting, along with others in a similar situation, the course allows you the opportunity to begin dealing with the impact of your diagnosis, and to learn more about living with HIV. You will find that a wide range of information is provided, and we hope that this, along with the chance to share your experiences with others, will help you explore your feelings about being positive and to take a look at the many issues faced by positive people.

The weekly sessions cover topics such as diet and nutrition, advice and information from an HIV clinician, a discussion about sex and relationships with a psychologist, and a talk with a careers advisor about employment related issues.

A clinical nurse specialist discusses practical issues and concerns about treatment and adherence, while a psychologist helps us to explore the issue of disclosing our status to those who are closest to us. A clear understanding of the benefits system is provided by a welfare rights advisor, while insight is given into a range of available counselling therapies by a counselling psychologist.

In addition, there are opportunities to meet and talk with people who have lived with HIV for a number of years, and to hear about the beneficial effects of complementary therapies.

This course is free and available to people from all London boroughs and surrounding counties. While places are limited and on a first come, first served basis, the course will be repeated later on in the year.

Further details

If you would like more information, or would like to attend a course, please telephone Jim Jewers on 0207 791 2855 or email: jim.jewers@positiveeast.org.uk.