14 May 2024
Join an inspiring event and explore ways to improve women's health
 Ahead of International Day of Action for Women's Health, there will be an event at Holy Trinity Church, Hounslow on Wednesday, 22 May to highlight the health challenges women face and how to address them.
There will be inspiring female experts on the day talking about several key areas of women's health, as well as a light lunch with networking opportunities. It's a great chance for women to get their voice heard and work together towards better health.
New mental health support for pregnant women and young parents
 A new confidential text services provides free, round the clock support for pregnant women and new parents living in Hounslow who are experiencing mental health challenges.
Pregnant women and parents with children up to the age of two, as well as anyone who has experienced baby or pregnancy loss, can text the word HUG to 85258 if they are struggling to cope or need help.
The service was launched at Hounslow House on Monday, 13 May to coincide with the start of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Memory café coming to Heston Pools and Fitness Leisure Centre
 The Memory Café will return to Heston Pools and Fitness Leisure Centre (TW5 0LW) on Thursday, 16 May, between 12.30pm and 2pm.
Hounslow residents living with dementia, their families, and anyone who wants to get support can join for a free cuppa, a friendly chat and dementia-friendly activities.
This is just one of several events taking place in Hounslow for Dementia Action Week (13-19 May). See what else is on here.
There will be another drop-in taking place on Thursday, 30 May at Isleworth Leisure Centre (TW7 7EU), from 12.30pm - 2pm.
To find out details of the activities in June and July, please email Paula.Vincent@lamptongroup.co.uk.
Healthy activities for over 60s
 Stay Fit and Stay Healthy in Hounslow offers free activities for residents aged 60 and over.
The activities take place at three sheltered housing schemes across Hounslow: Danehurst, Frogley House and Edward Pauling House.
The sessions are a great way to socialise, meet new people, and find fun new ways to boost your health and wellbeing. Click on the button below to find activities, including:
- Exercise programmes
- Health talks
- Arts and crafts
- Social groups
- Music therapy
No previous experience is necessary for any of the groups. Just sign up via the button below and have fun.
Free footie for all the family with Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
 Health in the Park has partnered with Brentford FC Community Sports Trust to bring free five-a-side football matches for all the family at Lampton Park, Hounslow on Saturday, 15 June.
Come and get involved in this and other free outdoor activities from 11am – 3pm, it's a great opportunity to have a kickabout with the family and get fit together. Parents can also unwind by enjoying free meditation or yoga sessions on the day.
Health in the Park will also be offering tennis sessions, nature treasure hunts, Tai Chi classes and much more.
Improve your walking while enjoying a sociable river stroll
Head down to Chiswick Pier at 1.30pm on Friday, 17 May for a walk with a difference.
Elizabeth Dodgson, an Alexander Technique teacher, will give you advice on improving your walking, followed by a sociable circular walk from Pier House, including tea and a chance to ask questions.
There will be two groups and speeds, slow and thoughtful or a faster paced walking group. If you don’t fancy the whole distance, you can sit by the river and be picked up as the group walks back.
See what else is going on around Hounslow for National Walking Month on the Healthy Hounslow website.
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Give your views to help improve health services in Hounslow
 Are you a resident of Clayponds or Brentford Towers and want to make a difference to health services in Hounslow?
If so, join a focus group and brainstorm ideas to improve health outcomes for the community. Your voice is valuable, and we want to hear it. To sweeten the deal, you’ll receive a £20 voucher for your participation.
You can register your interest by calling 07471 763436, emailing autismhounslow@gmail.com, or clicking on the button below. Dates for the sessions will be finalised shortly.
Help to prevent falls at home
 Each year, around one in three people over the age of 65 has a fall resulting in significant injury. Falls are not an inevitable part of growing older, and there are lots of things you can do to help reduce the risk of falling.
The Home Safety Team (HST) can carry out assessments to identify risks and hazards at home which may cause a slip, trip, or fall. The assessment is carried out using a multifactorial assessment tool that allows HST to identify factors relating to the resident and the environment they live in, which can often be the cause of falling.
To find out more, please contact the Falls Prevention Manager for Hounslow on 020 8583 3038, or email Home.Safety@hounslow.gov.uk.
Information on free health services
 Hounslow's Health Outreach Team (HOT) is back on the road and will be visiting venues across the borough 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 fortnight you can meet the team on the following dates:
- Friday, 17 May - Brentford Community Hub - 11F Boston Manor Rd, Brentford TW8 8DW - 10am to 2pm
- Saturday, 18 May - Avenue Park Cranford - 12pm to 4pm
- Tuesday, 21 May - Community Hub, Feltham Assembly Hall - 2pm to 5pm
- Thursday, 23 May - Sainsbury Chiswick, 31 Essex Pl, Chiswick, London W4 5UT - 10am - 4pm
- Saturday, 25 May - Heston Farm Community Centre - 12.30pm to 3pm
- Tuesday, 28 May - Hanworth Air Park Feltham TW13 5EG - 10am to 2pm
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