National and local government websites:
* Department of Works and Pensions: Government department responsible for welfare and employment issues - www.dwp.gov.uk;
* Direct.gov: public services all in one place. www.direct.gov.uk;
* London Government Directory: Listing local council contact addresses and numbers in the 33 London borough councils. www.directory.londoncouncils.gov.uk;

NHS websites: Health information and local NHS services:
* NHS Direct: here to make a difference to the lives of people in England, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Telephone: 0845 46 47 - www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk;
* NHS Choices: NHS Choices is the online 'front door' to the NHS. It is the country's biggest health website and gives all the information you need to make choices about your health - www.nhs.uk;
* London NHS: Find details of your local NHS Trust and local Hospital/Clinic: www.london.nhs.uk/your-nhs-in-london/nhs-by-borough;
* Local NHS Services: Just put in your postcode to find your local GP, Dentist, A&E, Chemist or Optician www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/Pages/ServiceSearch.aspx;

Advice & Support Helplines:
* Positive East Advice Line. Free, impartial and confidential for people living with/affected by HIV in London. Telephone: 020 7791 2855, Monday to Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm (excl. bank holidays) or email advice@positiveeast.org.uk, or visit our advice and helpline webpages for more information;
* Sexual Health Helpline: Free confidential information and advice on sexual health. Telephone: 0800 567123;
* African AIDS Helpline: If you're African and living in England, African AIDS helpline is here to listen. Telephone: 0800 0967 500 - www.africaninengland.org.uk;
* Lesbian & Gay Switchboard: Information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men, bisexual or transgender people. Telephone: 020 7837 7324 - www.llgs.org.uk;
* Community Legal service: This website offers free, confidential and independent legal advice for residents of England and Wales. Telephone: 0845 345 4 345 - www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk;
* Citizens Advice Bureau: The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice - www.citizensadvice.org.uk;
* Macmillan Cancer care: Aims to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. Providing practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care. Telephone 0808 808 00 00 - www.macmillan.org.uk;
* Refugee Council: Working with asylum seekers and refugees, they not only give direct help and support, but also work with asylum seekers and refugees to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed - www.refugeecouncil.org.uk;
* Samaritans: Providing confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing despair, distress or suicidal feelings - Telephone: 08457 90 90 90 - www.samaritans.org;

General HIV Information sites:
* Positive East, It's Better to Know: Information about HIV testing, local east London test clinics and details about Positive East test session – www.itsbettertoknow.org.uk;
* AidsMAP: NAM community based HIV information provider. Based in London but with information in multi-language formats available - www.aidsmap.com;
* AVERT: International HIV and AIDS charity based in the UK, with the aim of AVERTing HIV and AIDS worldwide - www.avert.org;
* i-base: National HIV project, HIV-positive-led, providing treatment information - www.i-base.info;
* Living Well: NHS-funded program which provides services for people living with HIV. www.livingwelluk.com;
* NAT: National AIDS Trust, UK's leading independent policy and campaigning voice on HIV and AIDS - www.nat.org.uk;
* Sigma Research: Social research group, specialising in behavioural and policy aspects of HIV and sexual health - www.sigmaresearch.org.uk;
* THT: Website containing information and a range of downloadable publications – www.tht.org.uk;

Specialised HIV Support:
* CARA
CARA (Charity No. 1135610) represents people from the African communities groups by addressing HIV/AIDS and sexual health issues throughout the UK and Africa. It also provides free counselling, legal advice, advocacy and referrals on debt, immigration, welfare, housing, homelessness, CV writing, job search, healthy eating, etc. We rely on our members and the generosity of the public in securing donations and legacies so that we can continue the work we provide.Tel: +44 (0) 844 478 0015 - Mob: +44 (0) 795 695 2645 - Fax: +44 (0) 872 115 8436 - E-mail: info@cara-online.org;
* Positive East Counselling & Psychotherapy team as well as our group support workers are able to provide specific and dedicated 1-2-1 support to meet your specific requirements, or help to refer you in to other appropriate voluntary or statutory services – email cp@positiveeast.org.uk or telephone 020 7791 2855 or visit our Counselling & Psychotherapy web pages for more information;
* African HIV Policy Network: AHPN representing African communities groups addressing HIV/AIDS and sexual health through the UK - www.ahpn.org;
* Galop works to prevent and challenge homophobic and transphobic hate crime in Greater London - www.galop.org.uk;
* GMFA: GMFA - the gay men's health charity - www.gmfa.org.uk;
* Metro Centre periodically runs workshops and groups covering a range of issues - www.metrocentreonline.org;
* Naz Project: The Naz Project provides sexual health promotion services and support groups for various BME MSM. We also provide support services for BME MSM living with HIV - www.naz.org.uk;
* PACE: London's leading charity promoting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community - www.pacehealth.org.uk;
* West London Gay Men's project: Providing services directly to gay and bisexual men in our area, and to other professionals working with gay and bisexual men - www.westlondongmp.org.uk;