Positive
East
provides a wide range of social and support groups for a variety of
different communities. For all of our groups, we suggest that you come
along for an introductory informal chat before attending your first
group.
H1N1 (Swine) Flu and HIV
Health Authorities in the United States have issued guidance concerning swine flu and people with HIV. Due to the limited data on swine flu, some of the guidance is based upon what is known about seasonal outbreaks of flu in people with HIV.
For further details:
* NAM Aidsmap News - refer to 01.05.09 - click here
* Centres for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) - US website - click here
* NHS Choices - latest on H1N1 (swine) flu - click here
* For general information 0800 1 513 513 (NHS)
Prevention: There is currently no vaccine against the human form of swine flu that is causing infections. Prevention therefore relies on routine control procedures for flu. These include:
Using a tissue to cover the mouth and nose when sneezing and coughing. This should then be disposed correctly.
Frequent hand washing
Staying home if ill (except to see medical support)
We would request that you consider the wellbeing of our fellow clients, if feeling unwell not to come in to the Centre and avoid unnecessary social contact in crowded places.
While we will keep this page updated as new information becomes available, contact your Dr or your clinic if you are unsure/require specific health information.
It can be difficult to keep up to date with all the various groups, events and activities which happen within Positive East.
So to make life easier we've introduced a calendar page.
We hope you find it of use.
e- Newsletter
If you would like to receive a newsletter about services and activities provided by Positive East and the Gay Men's team, please send your email address to
GMST Newsletter, or telephone Positive
East on 020 7791 2855 with your details.
Alternatively just
click here to sign up to the newsletter and get it sent to your inbox.
Workshops on Thursdays: Arts-focused workshop activities open to all Gay and Bisexual men, regardless of HIV status.
Click here to download the the current Workshop flyer and course details.
Positive Life: Providing space where HIV positive gay and bisexual men can socialise, share experiences and thoughts and get up to date information about living with HIV.
Providing Mentoring, Counselling and Health Trainer support for men who have sex with men in London.
The service is provided free by Positive East in association with Metro Centre and West London Gay Mens' Project, as part of the pan-London Gay Men's HIV prevention programme. Website: www.gmipartnership.org.uk Tel: 020 8305 5002 Email: info@gmipartnership.org.uk
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Smoking Cessation & Support
Did you know that more than 50% of gay men smoke cigarettes, which is
twice as high as the national average? And in the recent Gay Men's Sex Survey, 68% of men who smoked indicated they'd like to stop.
For help, 1-2-1 support and information on stopping smoking - click here.
If you would like to
find out more about the Gay Men's services, email the team:
