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18 May 2021

Don't Blow It - back to business

As of yesterday (17 May) lots of changes came to the Borough as part of moving onto the third step in the government roadmap out of lockdown. Many restrictions are easing or lifting, meaning we are getting closer to going back to our normal lives.

It's important to note that these changes are coming about because of the dedication residents have had to following the rules carefully. We absolutely must keep on doing so, especially in light of news around new variants of concern.  

Follow Hands, Face, Space as much as you can to curb any increase in infection rates.

Keep getting tested regularly to make sure you're not passing on the infection without knowing as we begin to see more people.

Get the vaccine when you are eligible to do so.

Don't Blow It! We have one more month until the final stage of the roadmap and a chance of going back to our normal lives this summer.

Drop-in for your vaccination at Alice Way Gurdwara TOMORROW

Residents of Heston, Cranford and surrounding areas in Hounslow can walk in and get their first dose of the vaccine at a drop-in clinic at Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Alice Way on Wednesday 19 May – even if they have not got an appointment.

Vaccinators will include Panjabi-speaking health professionals, and translations will be made available.

Date: Wednesday, 19 May

Time: 11:30am-4pm

Venue: Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Alice Way, Hounslow TW3 3UA.

There is no need to book an appointment – the walk-in service is available to everyone over the age of 40 or younger if the guidance changes before the clinic.

Residents are also eligible if they fall under the following categories:

• At a high risk from COVID-19 (clinically extremely vulnerable)
• Have a condition that puts you at higher risk (clinically vulnerable)
• Have a learning disability
• Are an eligible frontline health or social care worker
• Get a Carer’s Allowance, get support following an assessment by your local authority or your GP record shows you are a carer.

It would be helpful if attendees can bring identification or a NHS number but this is not a requirement.

This clinic is one of a series of the Borough’s pop-up vaccination sites which aims to make vaccinations as accessible as possible for all residents. More than 120,000 people in the Borough of Hounslow have been vaccinated so far.

Keep testing twice a week

Even when vaccinated there is still a chance people can contract the virus without symptoms and pass it on. If you have been vaccinated, you should still get a Rapid Test twice a week if you don’t have COVID-19 symptoms.

It’s free, quick and easy to do.

Here’s a reminder of all the ways you can access your twice-weekly FREE rapid tests:

Drop-in at one of our Community Mass Testing sites where our staff are on hand to guide you through the process and to answer any questions you may have:

• Heston Library – New Heston Road, Hounslow TW5 0LW – Open 6.30am-7.30pm Mon-Fri, or 8.00am-4.00pm Sat/Sun

• Hounslow House – 7 Bath Road, Hounslow TW3 3EB – Open 8.00am-4.00pm, Mon-Sun
• Isleworth Library – Twickenham Road, Isleworth TW7 7EU – Open 8.00am-4.00pm, Mon-Sun
• NEW LOCATION: Bedfont Library – Staines Road, Feltham TW14 8DB – Open 8.00am-4.00pm, Mon-Sun

To book online visit: www.hounslow.gov.uk/rapidtest or call to make an appointment: 0207 084 9697

• Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter page where we post details about the locations of our Mobile Testing Units.
• Collect up to 2 packs of 7 tests to do at home: find a test site where you can collect rapid tests or find a pharmacy where you can collect rapid tests
• Order rapid test kits to be delivered to your home: Order rapid lateral flow home test kits on GOV.UK

If you do tests at home, you’ll need to report your results online here: Report your test result online or by calling 119. 

Do you run a business and has it been impacted by COVID-19?

We have expanded the financial support available to businesses impacted by COVID-19.

If you run a business in Hounslow, there are several Grants available to help you re-build your business and recover from the pandemic. Even if you haven’t received a Grant previously, we may be able to help you.

To find out if your business is eligible, simply visit: www.hounslow.gov.uk/covid-business-grants

Some grants have limited funding which will be awarded on a first come first served basis, so whilst there’s still time to apply, don’t delay and please help us to spread the word!

Aged 36 or older? If you're eligible, find out how to get your vaccine

If you are aged 38 or over, are clinically vulnerable, a frontline worker or a carer, you can now book your COVID-19 vaccination through the NHS website even if you haven’t yet received a letter. Appointments are available at sites across the Borough and also Ealing, Wembley and Hammersmith.

We are aware of other scam messages circulating – please ignore them. The NHS will never ask you for money or your bank details for your vaccination – it is free. 

You can book an appointment now if:

• you are aged 36 or over
• you are at high risk from coronavirus (clinically extremely vulnerable)
• you are an eligible frontline health or social care worker
• you have a condition that puts you at higher risk (clinically vulnerable)
• you have a learning disability
• you are a main carer for someone at high risk from coronavirus

You can book appointments at a larger vaccination centres or a pharmacy that provides COVID-19 vaccinations.

Please make sure you plan your journey responsibly to allow for as much social distancing as possible.

Over 18? You may be able to get a vaccine (at Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre only)

If you're over the age of 18 you may be able to receive a vaccine by queuing at Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre only at the end of the day (after 5.30pm Mon-Thurs) pending vaccine availability.

Updates will be posted on Twitter and Next Door.

You will need to bring photo ID and your NHS number if you have one. Queues are likely, so please remember to social distance and observe Hands, Face, Space.

Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre is now only a drop-in vaccination clinic after 5.30pm. You will only ever be turned away from a queue due to a lack of vaccine supply - this may vary from day to day as we are operating this programme using surplus vaccines.

Queueing will not guarantee a vaccine, but teams on the doors will be able to advise at 5.30pm if there is availability that day. If there is availability, please join the queue between 5.30 and 6.30pm. Last admittance will be at 7.20pm each day.

If you're travelling to the Centre then please plan your journey to reduce contact as much as possible.

The Compass Centre at Heathrow is also a drop-in vaccination clinics open for the eligible age categories (currently 38+). The Compass Centre is open for drop-ins Mon-Thurs 9am-7pm for drop-ins.

Drop-ins are not available at Brentford Friday to Sunday.

Stay updated by following our Twitter or Next Door page.