6 August 2024
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Some GP services in Hounslow may be experiencing disruption due to collective action by members of the British Medical Association (BMA), which is set to continue until further notice.
The NHS is encouraging patients still to come forward for care as GP practices will remain open, and you should be able to book appointments. Your GP practice should inform you if there is any change to your appointment.
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 The Positive Movement Project puts on free activities and events throughout Hounslow to help people improve their mental health through exercise.
The sessions are also aimed at helping people experiencing loneliness through fitness, sport, movement and play. Check out their range of accessible events.
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Come down to Health is Wealth, a free, GP-led women’s wellbeing event with local health groups, at Cranford Community College on Friday, 9 August.
There will be advice on physical and mental health and fun activities for all ages, as well as free blood pressure and BMI checks.
There is no need to pre-book, you can just turn up on the day. Email taz@ccwl.org.uk or call 07840 047771 if you have any questions.
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Paralympic gold medallist Erin Kennedy MBE and four-time Olympian Donna Fraser OBE, who were diagnosed with cancer during the height of their careers, have joined forces for a new campaign to help eliminate cervical cancer.
The athletes are now urging women to attend their cervical screening appointment, as it can prevent cervical cancer.
Cervical screening is offered to women, and all people with a cervix, between the ages of 25 to 64. Click the button below to find out more about Erin and Donna's experiences, and how you can book your screening today.
 During the summer holidays, it is easy to fall out of your routine while children are off school. They might be playing outdoors later in the afternoons, enjoying special family meals and barbeques, and getting to sleep in - along with a few ice creams along the way.
These are all wonderful treats, but it's important to still make sure they brush teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. Try to encourage your children to spend two minutes in the bathroom brushing morning and evening. Perhaps a fun song or video to help you count down. Here’s one with Duggee.
 Lampton Leisure is running a programme of sport and wellbeing sessions for children aged 11-15 who want to get active at three of their leisure centres.
As an added bonus, you can earn BetterPoints if your child attends these activities.
The sessions are:
- South Asian Heritage Girls Football - every Monday from 4:30-6 PM at Heston Pools and Fitness
- Multi Sports - every Tuesday from 4:30-6 PM at Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre
- Street Dance - every Wednesday from 4:30-6 PM at Hanworth Air Park
To sign up, visit the leisure centres in-person and book with their friendly reception teams, or email Chloe at chloe.blackett@lamptongroup.co.uk. For all future bookings, you can use the Lampton Leisure app and website.
 It's currently World Breastfeeding Week, which is a good chance to tell you about all the ways the Council is supporting women in Hounslow who wish to breastfeed.
There is the Baby Feeding-Friendly network of venues across the borough where mothers can feed their children with confidence, knowing that the people who run the venue approve and are comfortable with it.
There is also a wide range of support for mothers through breastfeeding cafes, local NHS teams, and peer support volunteers offering help and advice.
 Hounslow's Health Outreach Team (HOT) is back on the road and will be visiting venues across the borough in the coming weeks.
In the next fortnight you can meet the team on the following dates:
- 9 August - Health is Wealth, Cranford Community College - 10am to 2pm
- 13 August - Clayponds Food Bank, 168 Clayponds Gardens, London W5 4RQ - 12.30pm to 3pm
- 16 August – Summer on the Green, Edensor Gardens, Chiswick, W4 2QY - 1pm to 5pm
You can also visit the team at their permanent home at the Treaty Centre, Unit 18, High Street, Hounslow, TW3 1ES.
Opening hours are 10am - 6pm from Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays.
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Young Hounslow Sexual Health is hosting a drop-in session for parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) on Wednesday, 7 August from 10am until 11am.
The session will be a chance for parents and carers to discuss any questions or concerns they have regarding the sexual health, behaviour and relationships of the people they care for.
To register, parents/carers need to email younghounslowrse@turning-point.co.uk when they will be sent the link for the online group.
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