12 March 2024
Time to get animated about childhood immunisation
Butt out for No Smoking Day
Step up with Hounslow's Swinging Sixties
Take the pressure off with a blood pressure check
Networking with a wellbeing twist
SEND event to shape the future
Let's go shopping...for information
Talking about caring for carers
Important information about CarePlace
Hounslow's class act explains Childhood Immunisation
 With cases of measles and other childhood illnesses continuing to rise, we want to spread the word about how safe and effective childhood immunisations are.
And to help, we’re handing over the students at Hounslow’s Vaccination High School, who have been vaxed to the max to beat the bugs.
The Council’s Childhood Immunisation animation is a fun and friendly way of explaining this serious subject to parents, carers and children who may have concerns or queries about immunisation.
Infections like measles and whooping cough can have a big impact on the child’s life. They can miss out on school if they’re ill and even experience life-long complications, disability, and in some cases death.
Childhood immunisations, such as the MMR vaccine are safe and just two doses offer lifelong protection against these illnesses.
If you want to book your child's free vaccines or have any questions, do not hesitate to speak to your GP or health visitor.
Please take a few minutes to watch our video, either by clicking on the image above or the link below.
Time to cash in on No Smoking Day
 If you’re thinking about giving up smoking, then do it tomorrow and you could be quids in.
Wednesday, 13 March is National No Smoking Day and to mark the occasion, Hounslow’s healthy activity app BetterPoints is offering smokers an extra incentive with a big points giveaway.
The deal is this - sign up to Healthy Hounslow’s Stop Smoking Service and you could earn a BetterPoints bonus to the equivalent value of £50.
Once you have signed up for the stop smoking service, download the BetterPoints app using the promo case ThriveNSD24 to claim your reward.
If you need more of an incentive to give up smoking, then how about:
- After one year of quitting, your risk of heart attack halves compared to a smoker’s.
- After 10 years, your risk of death from lung cancer falls to half that of a smoker.
- After 15 years, your risk of heart attack falls to the same as someone who has never smoked.
So don’t delay, give up smoking on National No Smoking Day.
Over 60s can still Stay Fit and Stay Healthy
 Sit to get fit: Chair-based exercise sessions, part of the Hounslow Stay Fit, Stay Healthy season.
Hounslow’s Stay Fit, Stay Healthy activity sessions are proving to be a big hit with the borough’s over 60s.
Since the programme kicked off at the beginning of February, residents have been flocking to regular exercise, creative arts, music therapy, Tai Chi and yoga sessions.
These sessions have proven so popular that many are now fully booked, all the way to April. However, there are still plenty of opportunities to get involved.
The Creative Arts Campus at Edward Pauling House and the Danehurst Centre still have places available. Places are also available for Community Gardening at Frogley House and Music Therapy at the Danehurst Centre.You can also sing up for Nutrition and exercise and Gadget Surgery at the Danehurst Centre.
Take a look at the full Stay Fit, Stay Healthy programme for more information. Based on the success of this project, a new programme of events is now being planned from April onwards.
Hounslow helps highlight high blood pressure
 Tackle you high blood pressure, reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.(CVD).
CVD causes one in four deaths in England and is a leading cause of disability.
As the condition usually has no symptoms, it is estimated that 4.2 million people in England have undiagnosed high blood pressure.
The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to get a blood pressure test, which is a free, simple, non-invasive procedure.
If you're aged 40 and over, you can get a free blood pressure check at your local participating pharmacy, without needing to book in advance.
Find a pharmacy that offers free blood pressure checks near you by clicking this link.
Healthy Hounslow also offers free health checks across the borough, including blood pressure checks.
Find out more at Healthy Hounslow’s website.
March into Hounslow’s Wellbeing Network
 Hounslow’s Wellbeing Network is creating a safe environment for the community to come together and engage in a range of social and physical activities.
This month the network has lots going on, from coffee mornings to yoga and from art sessions through to a good old singalong. Some of the sessions are proving to be popular, so you will need to book in advance.
Residents of all abilities are welcome, so no matter what the activity, the teacher will cater it to your individual needs.
SEND summit and surgeries
 Hounslow Council will be hosting a SEND summit at Cranford Community College on Friday, 15 March - running from 9am until 12.15pm.
There are limited numbers, so pre-booking is required for parents/carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), professionals, as well as voluntary and community sector groups working with SEND families.
You can book your place via the button below.
The Council's SEND Local Offer surgeries provides information, help, guidance, and support for children and young people living with SEND, their families, and SEND professionals - all in one place.
The next surgery is on Wednesday, 13 March at Redlees Play Centre, Isleworth, TW7 6DW - from 10am to 12.15pm.
Visit the Social Care Info Shop
 Personal Shoppers: The Adult Social Care Info Shop Team with Hounslow Council's Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Transformation, Cllr Samia Chaudhary.
Hounslow Council’s Adult Social Care Info Shop will be paying another visit to the Atrium at West Middlesex Hospital on Thursday, 21 March, between 10 am and 3pm.
The pop-up information stand provides visitors with details about the services on offer in the borough.
Joining the huddle this month will be the helpful health and wellbeing experts from Healthy Hounslow.
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, falls prevention support and how to access education and employment opportunities.
Seminar will spotlight the circle of support following a suicide attempt
 Health services in Hounslow have joined forces with a national mental health charity to present a special online seminar aimed at those who care for others.
North West London Integrated Care System and Rethink present: Starting the conversation: The circle of support after a suicide attempt, on Monday, 25 March, from noon till 1pm.
This thought-provoking webinar sheds light on the gap in support for caregivers of those who have attempted suicide.
During the event, an expert panel will explore the unique challenges faced by these caregivers, and the impact on their mental health and wellbeing and will discuss strategies to bridge this crucial gap.
Don't miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights and contribute to the conversation on enhancing support for those who care for their loved ones in times of crisis.
CarePlace directory temporarily offline
 Hounslow’s online directory of Social Care Services, news, and community information CarePlace, has been temporarily taken offline by the providers.
It is anticipated that the site could be down for at least two weeks.
In the interim, we have provided a temporary directory of services that you can access through the Council's website.
Here you can search for information on a range of subjects including care and support at home, education and employment and financial matters.
We will continue to add information to the temporary CarePlace webpages until the full site is back up and running.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
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