Useful links & contacts

• Positive East: Provides support around a range of issues, including sexual health, HIV information, sexual identity, discrimination and homophobia, cultural and religious issues and lifestyle. Telephone: 020 7791 2855
• Terrence Higgins Trust (THT): A leading and largest HIV and sexual health charity in the UK, telephone THT Direct 0845 1221 200 between 10am and 10pm on Monday to Friday, and from 12 noon to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday
• GMI Partnership: Pan-London HIV prevention partnership working within the gay community to assist men to improve their health, skills and knowledge around HIV/STIs and sexual health. With Health Trainers in venues across London ann Counselling/Mentoring services available, telephone 020 8305 5002
• Aidsmap -comprehensive information on HIV treatment and care, research, organisations listings
• ELOP - East London Out Project - community-based charity serving the lesbian, gay and bisexual communities in east London. telephone: 020 8509 3898
• Freedoms - The world's biggest free condom and lube distribution service - for gay venues in London
• GMFA - Gay Men's Health Charity, providing information and courses on sexual health and support courses
• HIV i-base - HIV treatment information for healthcare professionals and HIV-positive people
• Playing safely - Sex education from the NHS, includes GUM clinic search facility
• North East London Sexual Health Network - North East London Sexual Health Network welcomes you to Sexual Health Online (SHO-me) which will give you information on all aspects of sexual health and available services in North East London.
• Youchoose - Online questionnaire from the Victoria Clinic to assist Gay men in deciding whether HIV testing is right for them
• 0800 977 8751: A testing helpline offered by Tower Hamlets and Newham PCTs The line is staffed Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and will provide information, advice and signposting in relation to HIV testing.
• NHS Choices: NHS website providing information and details about local services in your area.
• St Johns-at-Hackney: Positive East are running HIV testing session every Saturday from 12pm to 3pm for Africans living in Hackney. We are also providing NHS Body Checks (40-74year olds) plus health advice.