PLUS SIGNS: Positive East at Pride 2016
POSITIVE EAST
East London-based HIV charity, Positive East (PE) is taking proactive steps to relieve the burden on those with HIV as they go through winter and the ongoing cost of living crisis. Shockingly, only 47 per cent of those with HIV always have enough money to meet their basic needs, according to the organisation. As the higher prices begin to sting, PE fears the impact will make unbearable situations even worse. In response, it has introduced its Warm Welcome scheme, which aims to give sanctuary and comfort to people with HIV during the colder months.