28 May 2024
Day of action for women's health
 Colleagues from the Council and NHS gathered last week to deliver community outreach sessions at locations across Hounslow to better understand local women’s health experiences.
Find out what around 150 women told us by clicking the button below.
In the afternoon, the Council and health partners delivered a free health event designed to showcase some of the challenges women face around their health. All the feedback from the day will be used to help shape the first local Hounslow Women’s Health Strategy, which will be launched in the next 12 months. If you are a woman in Hounslow and would like to give any thoughts on what would aid your health, please contact publichealth@hounslow.gov.uk.
Bowling Balls - a fun event to promote awareness of male cancer
 The Council and its partners warmly invite you to a special event on Friday, 21 June that combines the thrill of bowling with a crucial cause. Bowling Balls is more than just strikes and spares - it’s about raising awareness for men’s health and tackling cancer head-on.
Held at Hounslow House from 2pm to 5pm, Bowling Balls is an informative event to raise cancer awareness among vulnerable men. It will be jointly run by the Council, Richmond Community Healthcare, and Imperial College Healthcare.
The event has been specifically designed for men in the community with learning disabilities, autism, mental health difficulties, and neurodiversity - as well as their caregivers.
Health in the Park - bringing the professionals to you
 Health in the Park, at Lampton Park on Saturday, 15 June, is a great opportunity to have a chat with health experts who can give you helpful advice and guidance on how best to access services.
Come down on the day to meet people from: The Mulberry Centre, Hounslow Respiratory Support Group, Alzheimer’s Society, Macmillan Cancer Support, Middlesex Association for the blind, Sunshine of Hounslow, and many more.
As well as free health and wellbeing advice, there will be fun activities for adults and children and a free prize draw at 2.30pm.
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Access Point is coming to Feltham on Friday, 31 May from 12pm - 4pm at The Feltham Hub (TW13 4GU), next to Feltham Library.
This is a free event for all residents that will bring together local services and organisations to raise awareness of support available.
Residents can meet service providers and organisations, take part in taster sessions, listen to talks about mental health and find out more about local activities and events.
For more information, click the button below or email info@thepositivemovementproject.org.
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Protect your unborn child from whooping cough
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Whooping cough cases are currently high across London. If you're pregnant, the UK Health Security Agency strongly encourages you to take the whooping cough vaccine when offered.
Taking the vaccine during pregnancy protects your baby in their first few weeks, when babies are particularly vulnerable to the illness. Speak to your midwife or GP to discuss your options and book your vaccine appointment today.
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 The Oral Health Promotion Team at Whittington Health NHS Community Dental Services is inviting home care staff to join them for an interactive and informative training session on Oral Health. Staff who take part will be certified for two hours of continuing professional development.
The training takes place online through Microsoft Teams, on Monday, 3 June at 6pm, and will cover NICE and CQC guidance for oral health in care homes, how to assess oral health, documenting daily mouth care, referral paths, and much more.
To register please email Kendra.blinco@nhs.net with care home details and the link will be forwarded to you.
Cooking course to improve gut health
 Join a five-week course starting on 10 June to learn how to prepare meals that will help to balance your gut microbiome. The course is run by Hounslow Adult and Community Education (also known as Learn Hounslow), which provides a range of learning programmes for adults for adults.
An imbalance of microbes in the gut may affect your general health and wellbeing. On this course you will be introduced to a fascinating science of microbiome and provided with practical advice on how to keep it healthy and nourished.
You will be given an opportunity to prepare a few easy recipes that you can repeat at home.
To find out more, you can ring 020 8583 6000, email courses@hounslow.gov.uk or click the button below.
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. Activities include:
- 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.
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 week you can meet the team on the following dates:
- Wednesday, 29 May - Heston Hyde Hotel, Hounslow, TW5 0EP - 10am to 4pm
- Thursday, 30 May - Health & Wellbeing Roadshow, Chiswick Town Hall, W4 4JN - 10am to 4pm
- Monday, 3 June - Community Hub Hounslow House, TW3 3EB - 10am to 1pm
- Tuesday, 4 June - Community Hub, Feltham Assembly Hall - 2pm to 5pm
- Wednesday, 5 June - Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, TW3 3EB - 11am to 4pm
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