Positively UK

Phone
+44 20 7713 0444
Fax
+44 20 7713 1020
Main Address
345 City Road, London
Country
United Kingdom [ View Country Profile ]
Description
Los servicios que provee son: apoyo y defensa de derechos por parte de compañeras; información sobre los tratamientos; instalaciones de guardería y servicios terapéuticos para niños y familias afectadas por el VIH/SIDA; programas estructurados de voluntarios y de formación.
Provides support services for people living with HIV, by people living with HIV. Services provided: peer support and advocacy; information on treatments; crèche facilities and therapeutic services for children and families affected by HIV/AIDS; structured volunteer and training programmes, quarterly newsletter.
Acting CEO
Allan Anderson
Volunteer Manager
Sarah Fraser
Communication Officer
Allan Anderson
[020 7713 0222 Direct services team]
Support groups
Support groups are held the first Thursday of every month and cover multiple discussion topics. Hot dinner provided. Phone for details.
Caribbean group
Monthly HIV support group for men and women of Caribbean origin. Come and share your opinions, experiences and meet new people. Crèche available if booked in advance. Monthly on Sat pm. Contact Beulah for further details.
Str8 Talk
Positively UK hosts this self-managing group for heterosexual men and women living with HIV. The group meets the first Wed evening of every month at Lighthouse in West London and the third Wed evening of every month at Positively UK's premises in Islington. For more information visit the website www.str8talk.org
Outreach
Peer support, on one-to-one basis, in hospital, in prison, or, in special circumstances, at home.
Advocacy
Positively UK advocates to ensure the voices of HIV-positive people are heard.
Complementary therapies
Shiatsu, homeopathy and hypnotherapy
Information
Resource library. Access to the Internet (six terminals). Quarterly newsletter written by and for HIV-positive people and website.
Treatments advice
Advice on combination therapy, especially if women are considering pregnancy. A regular treatments surgery.
Information forums
Regular sessions on issues such as treatments, pregnancy, nutrition and sexuality. Also information forums for the public, in conjunction with NAM.
Speakers
A team of HIV-positive people who talk about their personal experiences of living with HIV in schools, colleges and to the media.
Consultation and collaboration
Work with community, voluntary and statutory organisations to promote good practice in HIV issues.
Children's services
Work with families to improve communication and help with issues such as disclosure and planning for the future. Crèche and activities programme, regular outings. Social work service.
The Saturday Club
A space, weekly, for young people (aged 8 - 17) affected by HIV.
Volunteering
Comprehensive training and ongoing support for people wishing to develop skills and confidence.
Serviços providenciados: apoio de parceiros e defesa de causa; informação acerca de tratamentos facilidades de creches e serviços terapêuticos para crianças e famílias afectadas por VIH/SIDA; programas estruturados de treino e de voluntários.
Parmi les services offerts: soutien entre pairs et représentation; information sur les traitements; crèche et services thérapeutiques pour les enfants et les familles touchées par le VIH/SIDA; programme structuré pour les bénévoles et programme de formation.
Helpline
Number020 7713 0444
Languages spoken
English
Contacts
Anjie Mailey Administrator
 Allan Anderson Acting CEO