24 May 2022
 It’s Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week and this year’s theme is #KnowYourRisk. Over 185,000 people in North West London are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and it is estimated that there are another 40,000 who are undiagnosed.
Type 2 diabetes can be a very serious health condition that can cause long-term health problems; it can lead to sight loss, kidney failure, loss of a limb, and makes you at least twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke.
Anyone can develop it, but certain factors can increase your risk, including family history, age, ethnicity and being overweight. You can prevent Type 2 diabetes by eating a healthy, balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight and keeping physically active. The following support is available in Hounslow:
- One You Hounslow is a friendly local service offering free support to lose weight, eat well and move more. Call 020 8973 3530 or visit www.oneyouhounslow.org for more information.
- The Know Diabetes Service is a local North West London digital health platform that promotes lifestyle, self-care and behaviour change messages to those at risk of Type 2 diabetes: www.knowdiabetes.org.uk/
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The Healthier You service is available to those at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The service can support you to lose weight, get more physically active and improve your diet.
The first thing to do is find out if you are at risk.
 Whether you want to have a kick about with friends or join a club, there are plenty of sessions available for women and girls in Hounslow to play football.
Have children under 11?
Wildcats Football Sessions @ Lampton Park, TW3 4EP
A football academy affiliated with Kick GB. Runs sessions for girls aged 7 upwards, led by FA qualified coaches. Take part in regular games and tournaments.
3Play Sessions @ Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub, W3 8LQ
Something for yourself?
Street45 Womens only street soccer sessions @ Heston Pools, TW5 0LW
Womens-only football over 18. Our Street45 programme combines football, fitness and social connection activities to help you build up your confidence on the pitch!
Afghanistan and Central Asian Association hosts JustPlay Football @ Springwest Academy, TW13 7EF
The training sessions are targeted for Afghan and Muslim girls, aged 16 - 19, to encourage their participation in sport and get more girls from a variety of backgrounds involved in football!
You can also get tickets to the Women’s Euro 2022. Demand is high, so reserve your seat at this summer’s record-breaking tournament now!
 Get your steps in and enjoy the outdoors during #NationalWalkingMonth. Even short walks of twenty minutes can help reduce a number of preventable health conditions, including certain cancers, depression, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, all while boosting your morale. Celebrate by winning more BetterPoints and extra prize draws and medals until 31 May.
Not signed up yet? Download the app and start earning points here: Learn how BetterPoints can help you to improve your health and wellbeing.
 Are you planning to host a special event, fair or celebration this summer? You can get funding for your event and our Health Outreach Team will attend to have conversations with residents and offer the COVID vaccination. Together we can help to increase the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccines across the borough.
Find out more and get an Application Form or contact PublicHealth@hounslow.gov.uk for an application form.
 Take part in valuable research to improve the weight management service.
We will be holding one-on-one interviews online to understand what would make you decide to sign up to the service.
To take part in this study, please answer a few initial questions, to see if you are eligible.
If you are selected for an interview, you will receive a £10 Amazon voucher as a thank you for your time.
The Public Health Team is conducting three important surveys to help shape the future of health services in Hounslow. All residents are invited to share their feedback in the following areas:
Health and wellbeing services - tell us what you would like to be included in Hounslow's health and wellbeing services: take part here. Closing 31 May.
Carers survey - We would like to hear from people in the borough who provide unpaid support to a partner, family member or friend who cannot cope without their assistance, due to their illness, disability, mental health difficulty or addiction: take part here. Closing 1 July.
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Our Health and Wellbeing Board carries out a survey of pharmacy services in Hounslow every three years, in order to understand what is working well and identify areas that need improvement. This document is called the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA).
Your feedback will help us ensure that services meet the health needs of Hounslow’s residents in the future.
Help us make a difference by completing the confidential survey, and encourage your friends, family and colleagues as well. Your views and experiences are important to us.
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 We would like to hear residents' input about the best times for out of hours GP/nurse appointments. Please scan the QR code or click the button below.
 Join us on Hounslow’s Vaccine Bus, touring the borough. Our team is ready to discuss the vaccine and support you.
Wednesday, 25 May – Feltham Asda Superstore Car Park 10am to 4pm
Friday, 27 May – Bell Square, Hounslow High Street 10am to 4pm
Saturday, 28 May – Feltham Assembly Hall 10am to 3pm
*Please note that locations are subject to change at short notice.
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