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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 6h

Join us for our Rays of Resistance Speaker Series event: An Evening with Cleve Jones.

Charlie Porter will lead a conversation exploring Jones’ life, work, and the enduring impact of the AIDS Quilt, which continues to be a beacon of resistance and hope.

Tickets - www.outsavvy.com/event/30090/...

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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 6h

Join us for our next Rays of Resistance Speaker Series: an evening with bestselling author Shon Faye in conversation with journalist and writer Amelia Abraham on Monday 27th October.

More information and tickets here - www.outsavvy.com/event/30421/...

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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 2d

Project Community aims to improve the sexual and reproductive health outcomes, particularly for Black African, Black Caribbean and other racially minoritised, and LGBTQ+ communities in City and Hackney. Find out more here - www.positiveeast.org.uk/our.../proje...

Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 6d

The 2025 World AIDS Day RED RUN has SOLD OUT! Thank you to the 1,800 who have registered to take part ❤ We'll create a waitlist for when places become available; please contact us if you want to be added. We cannot wait to welcome everyone on 22nd November for what will be more than a walk and run.

Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 7d

More information and tickets here - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-hea...

Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 8d

Take part here - shareresearch.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 8d

Join us for our next Rays of Resistance Speaker Series: an evening with bestselling author Shon Faye in conversation with journalist and writer Amelia Abraham.

More information and tickets here - www.outsavvy.com/event/30421/...

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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 9d

Join us in October for our Black History Month Celebration, our theatre making workshops and our next Rays of Resistance events!

Find out more here - www.positiveeast.org.uk/events/

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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 14d

Take part here -
shareresearch.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 15d

Positive East's Counselling Service provides free and confidential one-to-one support, helping People Living with HIV to work through any challenges that may affect their ability to live well. Find out more and how to inquire about counselling on our website - www.positiveeast.org.uk/our-services...

Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 22d

Places going fast!

Take Action, Lace Up and walk or run at the 2025 World AIDS Day RED RUN on 22nd November in support of Positive East!

Help us improve the quality of life of people living with and affected by HIV.

Sign up today - redrun.org.uk

#REDRUNLdn #TakeActionLaceUp ❤️

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METRO Charity @metrocharity.bsky.social · 25d

Have you recently been diagnosed with HIV? We are here to support you! ♥️

Join us in a safe space this November for our new series of free workshops, led by our friends at @tht.org.uk, supported by us, and our friends at @positiveeast.bsky.social and @positivelyuk.bsky.social.

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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 23d

❤️❤️ Thank you so much!!

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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 26d

Our services to help you look after your sexual health include:

⭐HIV/STI testing 6 days a week
⭐Our sexual health chatbot Chat to Pat on our website
⭐Sexual Health Workshops
⭐Free condoms, lube, and information about PrEP, PEP and PrEP referrals.

More info- www.positiveeast.org.uk/hiv-sti-info...

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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 27d

This Sexual Health Week our Prevention and Testing team want to debunk harmful myths seen online about contraception.

Find reliable and accurate information about contraception on our 'Sexual Health Hub' here - www.positiveeast.org.uk/hiv-sti-info...

Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 29d

This Sexual Health Week our Prevention and Testing team want to debunk harmful myths seen online about HIV and to highlight how important it is to view medical advice on social media critically.

Find reliable and accurate sexual health information here - www.positiveeast.org.uk/hiv-sti-info...

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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · Sep 15

It’s Sexual Health Week 2025!

This year's theme is ‘Chronically Online: Love, Sex and Relationships’. Throughout the week on our social media our Prevention and Testing Team will explore how to navigate misinformation online and where to find trusted sources for sexual health guidance.

Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · Sep 11

Help improve sexual and reproductive health in City and Hackney! Find out below if you are eligible to take part and email [email protected] to get involved.

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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · Sep 10

Find more information about the survey and complete here - qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · Sep 10

We're looking for feedback on our PrEP for Women storytelling videos. We'd love to hear from Black women of all ages living in London.

Your thoughts would be incredibly valuable in helping us improving these resources.

You'll be reimbursed £25 for your time.

Get in touch - details on poster.

Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · Sep 10

Did you know - testing is recommended every 3 to 6 months if you have sex more often, with different people and once a year if you have a regular partner.

If you haven't tested in a while take a couple of minutes to book your next test here - www.positiveeast.org.uk/chattopat/

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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · Sep 9

Positive East is hosting an open day as part of the Mayor's Community Weekend this Saturday 13th September, 11am-3pm!

Find out more here - www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/mayors...

This event is supported by @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk and
@london.gov.uk as part of the Mayor’s Community Weekend 2025

Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · Aug 29

We're looking for feedback on our PrEP for Women storytelling videos. We'd love to hear from Black women of all ages living in London.

Your thoughts would be incredibly valuable in helping us improving these resources.

You'll be reimbursed £25 for your time.

Get in touch - details on poster.

Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · Aug 29

Project Community for City & Hackney residents aims to empower minority ethnic communities aged 16+ to take control of their sexual health and wellbeing by working within the community to provide sexual health information and advice. More info here - www.positiveeast.org.uk/our-services...

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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · Aug 27

Places going fast!

Take Action, Lace Up and walk or run at the 2025 World AIDS Day RED RUN on 22nd November in support of Positive East!

Help us improve the quality of life of people living with and affected by HIV!

Sign up today - redrun.org.uk

#REDRUNLdn #TakeActionLaceUp ❤️