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London's largest community-based HIV charity. Offering advice, support, counselling, volunteering & free HIV/STI tests. Join our fight against HIV stigma today.

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Joined February 2011
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World AIDS Day is on 1 December. Cllr Mark Santos, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care & Public Health, highlights why HIV testing matters👇 Take a free, confidential HIV test at Redbridge Central Library tomorrow 4:30 -7:30pm or book an appointment online with @PositiveEast
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This black history month why not celebrate by joining us in reflecting on your life, sharing your journey and telling your story. Dont’ know where to start? We can help with our journal, a self guided approach to start to explore and tell your story. Check our bio for details
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Our amazing @memsachi speaking at #BHIVA2025 about #Menopause & #MemoryLoss. Brilliant presentation talking about the impact and ways to manage.
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We are always so in awe of our Winnie. Take a listen as she tells her story for the @HIVstorytrust hivstory.org.uk/stories/winn…
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This week is National #HIVTestingWeek It's important to get tested as testing can identify HIV early, meaning you can live a healthier, longer life. @PositiveEast have free confidential testing at Loxford Polyclinic tomorrow from 3:30-6:30pm. More info ➡️ orlo.uk/d0hhi
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Did you know you can test for HIV at home? 🏠 National HIV Testing Week kicks off on Monday, and it's never been easier to test. Find out more and get a FREE test at startswithme.org.uk
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HIV has changed. Our Chief Executive @RichardAngell spoke to Matthew Wright on @LBC today ahead of National HIV Testing Week. It's never been easier to test for HIV. Get a FREE test today from freetesting.hiv
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In support of National HIV Testing Week, Starmer took the test for free at No 10, and is now urging other world leaders to get involved Watch the full test below:
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An HIV test from home @10DowningStreet Sir Keir Starmer has become the first Prime Minister and G7 leader to take a public HIV test, as part of National HIV Testing Week which starts today. You can order a free, quick and easy HIV test now at startswithme.org.uk
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“It’s always best to know your status” is the meassage ahead of National HIV Testing Week Today I spoke to @LBC’s Matthew Wright about the developments in HIV. Order a test at startswithme.org.uk #HIV #hivtestingweek
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Join us at Pixie’s on sat 1st Feb We’re celebrating LGBT+ History month and hosting a Quiz from 8pm All proceeds from the ticket money will be donated to @PositiveEast ! Ticket link : eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgbt-hist… Pixie’s The Georgian village 100 Wood st Walthamstow E17 3HX – at Walthamstow, London
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I’m beyond excited that the amazing Armistead Maupin is doing a fundraising event for us @PositiveEast . It’s being hosted by the brilliant @mcashmanCBE Don’t have #FOMO - Get your tickets before they sell out outsavvy.com/event/24561/ray…
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Last night we donated 50% of our total profit from our 2024 sales to the amazing HIV Charity @PositiveEast A total of £1228! We want to thank everyone that has been a part of the NAKED journey - we love you all! We have some exciting plans for you this year! Happy New Year!
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Thanks to everyone that made our Christmas event a huge success! Our charity raffle raised £850 which will be donated to @PositiveEast We wish you all a very happy 2025 and we will see you at our next event on the 10th of January! 🖤 rubber-underground.london/ @RubbermenLdn
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We’re excited to launch our U=U community quilt! Get involved in this large-scale community art project and submit your selfie and help us celebrate the powerful message of U=U! Find out more about the project and get involved here - positiveeast.org.uk/uequalsu…
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On Friday the 13th of December we will have our Christmas special event and we have some amazing prizes in our charity raffle! This year all proceeds from the raffle will go to @PositiveEast 😍😍😍
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Eight organisations have become #HIVConfident, including @epsom_sthelier and @NHSBartsHealth, and two GP practices, @MayorofLondon and @SiemensHealth. People who work for them or use their services can do so without HIV stigma or discrimination. nat.org.uk/press-release/hiv…
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Thank you @PositiveEast @CanaryWharfGrp for the gorge ceremony & Vigil in to mark World AIDS Day 2024 - lovely to meet inspiring activists & celebrate the progress we have made and the work we still need to do as a community to end all new hiv transmissions in the UK by 2030!
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What a lovely way to commemorate #WorldAIDSDay lighting up red @CanaryWharfGrp One Canada Square with @PositiveEast Great to hear so much positivity coming from the new government about #HIV. Thanks @wesstreeting #London @ProfKevinFenton
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