23 April 2024
Living Well With Dementia: free event for anyone affected by the illness
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The Alzheimer's Society is hosting as event for anyone affected by dementia at Syon House on Monday, 13 May.
The event, run in partnership with the Council, will offer information, support, and inspiration for anyone affected by dementia - including family members and carers.
Guests can enjoy therapeutic nature walks, interactive workshops including dementia friendly games, and much more.
The event will be held at Syon House's great conservatory from 11.30am-3pm.
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Free courses for unpaid carers with Transit Community Support
Transit Community Support delivers free courses for unpaid carers on the second and fourth Friday of each month, from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
The courses coming up in the next few months are:
- 26 April - Dementia Awareness
- 10 May - Nutrition & Hydration
- 31 May - Food Safety & Hygiene
- 14 June - Safeguarding
Digital support sessions are also available every Friday to help navigate online systems, access support and use applications safely.
The sessions also provide a safe space for carers to share their individual experiences and enable peer-to-peer support and learning, as well as giving inspiration to each other.
To register for the courses, email info@transit-community.org, call 07533 208607, or head to the Transit Community Website.
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Celebrating Black Men in Hounslow
 Hounslow Council, in collaboration with the Ghanaian Community Forum, is hosting an event for black men of all ages at Brentford’s Musical Museum on Saturday, 18 May.
The event will have a marketplace format and will feature a mix of Council teams and local community groups and charities, including Prostate Cancer UK. Black men are more likely to suffer with Prostate Cancer than any other ethnic group.
It’s also an opportunity to enjoy steel pan music, performed live by the Steel Pan Trust, and a selection of complimentary Caribbean food and refreshments.
Adult social care info shop coming to West Middlesex Hospital
 The Gazebo, the Council’s Adult Social Care information shop, will be in the West Middlesex Hospital atrium from 10am to 3pm on Thursday, 25 April.
Head down to chat to the team about care and support options, falls prevention, how to access health services, employment and training opportunities, and much more.
Find out more about this and other pop-up events featuring the Gazebo via the button below.
COVID-19 spring vaccinations available now
 You may be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination this spring. The booking system for vaccinations has now re-opened and you can book an appointment if you are over 75 or have a weakened immune system.
You can now book the vaccine through the NHS App or on the NHS website, which also lists walk-in sites across the country. For a full list of where you can get the vaccine in Hounslow, please head to the relevant pages on the NW London NHS website.
Can you help improve health services for people with respiratory conditions?
 Hounslow Borough Respiratory Support Group is seeking residents with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who live in Hounslow to take part in a focus group.
It aims to understand views on what can be done to improve health and wellbeing for those living with respiratory conditions in Hounslow, specifically in a few key areas.
If you are interested in taking part, please email Roger Smith at roger.smith@hbrsg.org.
Free event on autism identity, acceptance and empowerment
 You can now book your free place at Autism Hounslow’s Positive Autistic Identity: The Benefits event with Dr Kate Cooper on Tuesday, 30 April.
Held at Hounslow Arts Centre, the event will explore the advantages of embracing a positive autistic identity. Discover how understanding and accepting autism can lead to personal growth and empowerment.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with others in the community and explore the many benefits of autism acceptance.
Information on free health services and more in your area this week
 Hounslow's Health Outreach Team (HOT) is back on the road and will be visiting a range of venues in the coming weeks.
HOT is a community-based health team that provides information on local health and wellbeing services to residents on a range of popular health topics, including blood pressure checks, Body Mass Index (BMI) healthy weight checks, and checks on your carbon monoxide levels. The team can also signpost residents to support with diabetes, mental health issues and more.
In the next week you can meet the team on the following dates:
- 24 April - Heston Hyde Hotel, North Hyde Lane, TW5 0EP - 10am to 4pm
- 25 April - Chiswick Sainsburys, 31 Essex Place W4 5UT - 10am to 4pm
- 26 April - Brentford Community Hub, Brentford Library, Boston Manor Rd, TW8 8DW - 10am to 2pm
- 27 April - 98 High St, Feltham TW13 4EX - 10am to 4pm.
Courses for adults to help with health and wellbeing
 Learn Hounslow offers a wide variety of adult education courses that help people to improve their health and wellbeing. These range from fitness to stress management and plenty in-between.
Many courses take place in the evening, so they’re perfect for residents who work during the day. While some courses require a small fee, residents may be able to take the classes for free if claiming benefits or on a low income.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about the courses on offer, please email courses@hounslow.gov.uk.
Sight loss confidence-building workshop
 On Wednesday, 8 May, Eye Matter is hosting a confidence building afternoon for people who are experiencing sight loss, in partnership with Hounslow Council, RNIB, and The Middlesex Association for the Blind.
There will be acting sessions, games, and creative exercises aimed at helping people who are experiencing sight loss to build confidence and make friends and connections.
The day will begin with a meet-and-greet at Feltham Station at 1.40pm, where attendees will be escorted to Feltham Assembly Hall. The day will run until 5.00pm.
For more information, please email suzie@eyematter.org.uk with subject ‘Confidence’.
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