New calendar of support and events for unpaid carers
 The Council has put together a full calendar of events and support for carers in Hounslow. It includes details of all events designed to support carers until the end of the month, plus a list of recurring events taking place throughout the year.
Carers who live in or a carer for someone in Hounslow, please take a look and see which events may be useful. Residents can also see where free vaccinations are available, which residents are eligible for if caring for a vulnerable person.
Start your career with an apprenticeship
 On Wednesday, 7 February, Work Hounslow, the Council’s skills and employment team, will host an Apprenticeships Marketplace event at Hounslow House from 10.30am – 3.30pm, where residents can meet with local and national employers, including the Ministry of Defence, London Fire Brigade, Metroline, National Physical Laboratory, several local NHS Trusts and many more to learn about a range of apprenticeship opportunities.
Lubna, a young person from Hounslow, started her dream career at Cisco Systems in Feltham through the company’s degree apprenticeship programme. As part of the Youth Skills & Employment Guarantee (YSEG), the Council has been supporting young people like Lubna to build their pathways for employment.
RSVP to RSPB to aid wildlife and conservation efforts
 The Royal Association for the Protection of Birds (RSBP) is urging people to take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch 2024 from Friday, 26 to Sunday, 28 January.
The survey helps to build a picture of how garden birds are faring across the nation. Residents are asked to choose an hour between 26-28 January and make note of all the birds that land in their garden during this period. Recordings can then be logged with the RSBP, either online or via post.
The data gathered provides a valuable insight into our wildlife and will help conservation efforts.
Hanworth rounds off winter Area Forums
 Crane Park School (TW13 5LN) is hosting the Hanworth Area Forum on Tuesday, 23 January. The event is the final of the winter round of Area Forums, and residents will be able to speak to their elected representatives and Council teams about important local issues.
The evening will begin at 6.30pm with the marketplace, where drinks and refreshments will be provided, followed by the formal agenda at 7.30pm.
There's no booking or reservations for this event, just come along in good time on the evening.
Final call for Primary School admissions – Monday, 15 January
The closing date for primary school (reception class) admissions will be on Monday, 15 January 2024. Please remember to submit your applications online.
Connect With Careplace
 If you’re looking for information about the range of services and support available in Hounslow, then look no further than Careplace.
Careplace is a free online directory that lists Council services, voluntary organisations, local providers and support groups.
It has a wealth of information on lots of different subjects from adult social care, finance and money management, employment, education, leisure, health and wellbeing.
You can use the website to find help with long-term health conditions, benefits and welfare advice, support for carers, finding the right care home and much more.
This interactive resource allows you to search for services via postcode area and even allows you to export lists and information sheets about specific services to share with others.
STI Awareness Day – busting myths and getting help
 Sunday, 14 January is STI Awareness Day. There are several services to turn to in Hounslow for residents that have any general sexual health questions or want to know more about STIs.
Find out where they are located by checking the graphic or following this link. Support is available for anything from contraception to advice for people living with HIV.
Residents who want to learn more about STIs before speaking to anyone, check out this myth busting video from the Desi POV.
On the road with the Adult Social Care Info Shop
 We’re taking social care on the road in 2024 with a special ‘pop-up’ information stand.
The Info Shop is a roving service which brings information about what services are on offer and what help is available to venues throughout the borough.
It is staffed by the Community Information Team, along with social workers and other Council staff who can offer visitors guidance and point them in the right direction for more help.
Information on offer includes everything from how to get more support if you’re finding it difficult to manage at home, what help is on offer for carers, information on health and wellbeing services and how to access education and employment opportunities.
The shop pops up at events and activities all over Hounslow throughout the year and you can also find it at its frequent home at West Middlesex Hospital.
Its next appearances will be:
- Thursday, 18 January - West Middlesex Hospital Atrium between 10am and 3pm
- Thursday, 22 February - West Middlesex Hospital Atrium between 10am and 3pm - with the Hounslow Borough Respiratory Support Group
- Thursday, 21 March - West Middlesex Hospital Atrium between 10am and 3pm
If you would like to book the Info Shop for an event then contact the Gazebo Team at careplace@hounslow.gov.uk.
First Cabinet Question Time of 2024 - submit your questions
 The second session of the Council’s Cabinet Question Time is coming to West Thames College on Wednesday, 28 February.
Residents are invited to submit their questions in advance. Details of the event can be found here. The independent chair for the event - Tracy Aust, Principal of West Thames College - will select the questions to be answered on the night by the Cabinet, with residents invited to attend in person. Residents will also have the opportunity to raise questions directly.
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