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Questionnaire HIV service users of Leicester and Leicestershire’s specialist clinics

Do you or have you ever used the following GU clinics in Leicestershire over the past 12 months if so please click on the relevant link and answer the questions that you feel are relevant to that particular service. It is really important that opinions are gauged from as many people as possible who are using these services, please share with anyone you know who you feel may like to take part.

There are only ten tick box questions with one answer, if however you would like to comment there is a text box provided. All responses are treated in the strictest confidence.

Please click on the links beside the service that is relevant to yourself which will take you t to the survey monkey questions. Please note that only one survey may be completed from a unique IP address, this means that unfortunately you will not be able to use a single workstation for more that one set of responses.

GU at Leicester Royal Infirmary http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MR3S58S

GU at the Leicester General Hospital http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MR5RGLG

GU at Loughborough http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MT86HRN

IDU at Leicester Royal Infirmary http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MTYKZHD

If you would like to make any further comments concerning the issues raised in this survey please could you email in strictest confidence to: ian

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Paintball

12 people woke up on Sunday morning to find their limbs black and blue with bruises and muscles aching after a long and hard day of vigorous exercise running around fast attempting to dodge paintballs, paint grenades and smoke bombs all in the name of winning points in frenzied, crazed exhilaration.

This is the day that LhivE, became a united tactical unit, had *lots* of exercise and enjoyed tremendous fun.

The day started with the Marshalls diving all present (about 100) into teams (we became Black Ops ;-) and given a very comprehensive safety talk on how to conduct ourselves and use the equipment safely.

We were all issued with a.68 calibre semi-automatic paintball gun with a 200 shot ammunition magazine, the author of this article took the game quite seriously by shouting “My rifle is my best friend. It is my life…

The games were a flurry of excitement, capturing the flag, scoring goals, protecting a VIP member of your team and general free for all’s (all whilst getting your clothing and boots filthy dirty and not caring about it one bit)! You don’t need to be fit to play the game but you need stamina and not be afraid of getting hit by paint balls traveling at 200 miles per hour and the determination to succeed when your enemy is advancing toward you.

We encourage anyone who is curious about paintball to give it a try and on behalf of everyone who had a thoroughly good time on Saturday, thank you to LhivE for organising the event. We look forward to another one soon.

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Join our Walking Group in the Leicestershire Countryside

LASS are keen to improve the health and wellbeing of all individuals from all cultures and ‘walks’ of life. We are arranging short walks within Leicestershire to appreciate the beauty and scenic value of our county, whilst providing the opportunity to meet new people and to get to know your local walking environment.

The walks are led by Volunteers to ensure your safety, and most importantly, to ensure you have a good time. We plan to schedule the walks on the second Sunday of each month leaving LASS at 12:00 noon (in the van to the walking area if you need a lift!). We aim to leave the start point, each time at 12:45.

Out walks will be short, (between 4-6 miles), gentle and friendly. They are tailored to match the ability of those walking. (Please bring a packed lunch and any refreshments you may need.

The health benefits of walking for just 30 minutes a day speak for themselves. You stand a good chance of enjoying improved mood and wellbeing, help in keeping your weight (if you need to), stronger bones, muscles and joints, improved sleep and reduced risk of heart disease, certain cancers and type II diabetes.

If you’re interested, please contact Julie or Drew, on: 0116 255 9995 / 07920 506317

Current walks are scheduled for the following dates:

Feb 13th 2011, in Laughton

March 13th 2011, in Hathern

April 10th 2011, in Lubenham

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