11 June 2024
Grab your picnic and visit Health in the Park at Lampton Park on Saturday, 15 June.
There will be more than 40 stalls for people to visit and a range of free healthy activities throughout the day. All activities have been designed by health and community partners to offer something fun for all ages.
Pick up a Health in the Park bingo card on the day and you could win a complimentary one-month membership with Lampton Leisure.
BetterPoints users can scan the QR code when they visit the Healthy Hounslow stand to receive 100 BetterPoints.
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This Men’s Health Week (10-16 June) Prostate Cancer UK is encouraging you to think about your prostate risk.
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, but the earlier you find it, the easier it is to treat.
So isn't it about time you checked your risk? Take the 30-second online risk checker now by clicking the button below.
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Measles cases remain high across London. If you have not yet booked your family in for their MMR vaccinations, you can walk into one of the NHS's free clinics across north west London to get vaccinated without an appointment.
There are lots of dates, times and locations and the friendly team can also talk you through any questions you have.
If you head to one of these clinics by 30 June, free Covid-19 vaccinations are also available for anyone who is eligible.
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 This week is Carers Week and we just wanted to remind all the brilliant carers in Hounslow what support is available to you.
On Saturday, 15 June our adult social care pop-up info shop will be at Health in the Park. This is a great way to find out more about support and activities for carers, whatever your circumstances.
There are plenty more events taking place for carers in Hounslow over the next few weeks, including:
You can also click on the button to see a full list of recurring events for carers in Hounslow. There's a great range of fun and informative activities for you and the person you care for.
 This National Bike Week, BetterPoints has a classic Danish-style Omega e-bike to give away to one lucky winner.
For your chance to win, all you need to do is download the free BetterPoints app from Google Play or the App Store and keep an eye on the app's homepage for a message to complete the Bike Week Selection Survey.
If you already have an e-bike it's still worth entering, as you will have the option of winning £50 of BetterPoints instead.
The Council is also putting on a great range of events throughout Hounslow for National Bike Week. See what's on for the rest of the week here.
 There are two free workshops in June where you can learn how to manage your finances in the face of rising living costs.
Debt advice Charity Crosslight Advice, in partnership with the Council's Community Solutions team and Clayponds Estate Residents' Association, is hosting sessions on Wednesday, 19 June (Cost of Living Toolkit) and Wednesday, 26 June (The Money Course).
The workshops are free, informal and interactive. They also include a light meal for attendees.
Everyone is welcome to attend, learn more about how to make your money go further, and get the tools to build your financial resilience.
If you're looking for free ways to enrich your body and mind this summer, Stay Fit and Stay Healthy in Hounslow could be perfect for you.
It offers free activities for residents aged 18 and over at Bristol Court in Feltham, with a range of activities like arts and crafts, exercise sessions, music therapy, and more.
The programme also provides opportunities to socialise, interact with people while learning, and make friends.
To find out more, you can email activities60plus@hounslow.gov.uk, call 07974622748, or click on the button below to see the full programme of activities.
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 High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can lead to serious health issues such as a stroke, heart attack and kidney disease. People of any age can experience hypertension, but the risk increases as you get older.
Often there are few signs or symptoms of high blood pressure. That’s why it’s important to keep an eye on it with regular blood pressure checks. Thankfully, there are lots of ways to get free blood pressure checks in Hounslow with no appointment. These include with our Health Outreach Team, Healthy Hounslow, and via your local pharmacy.
If you have a high blood pressure reading, your GP practice will arrange to do further checks and see if you do have a diagnosis of high blood pressure. Treatment, if needed, will involve lifestyle measures. Your GP clinical team may also discuss options for medicines to maintain your blood pressure at a healthy range.
Bowling Balls - new venue for event to promote awareness of male cancer
 Due to the general election, Bowling Balls is moving from Hounslow House to Holy Trinity Church.
The event combines the thrill of bowling with a crucial cause - raising awareness for men’s health and tackling cancer head-on. It will now be held at Holy Trinity Church, Hounslow from 2pm to 5pm on Friday, 21 June.
Bowling Balls is an informative event to raise cancer awareness among men. It will be jointly run by the Council, Richmond Community Healthcare, and Imperial College Healthcare.
It has been specifically designed for men in the community with learning disabilities, autism, mental health difficulties, and neurodiversity - as well as their caregivers.
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