20 August 2024
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Four new groups for men who live or have a GP in Hounslow are now up and running.
Hosted by Mind Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow, Men's Minds aims to improve men’s mental health by developing a network of members who can support each other.
Men can join the groups to socialise, learn new skills and take part in exercise together.
If you have any questions, please contact Mind directly by email or find your nearest location.
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 If your child is starting school this September, please check that they are up to date with their MMR vaccines, which protect them from measles.
Children playing together at school can mean bugs get passed round easily. Measles is a growing issue among small children and can have significant impacts including hospitalisation. Getting the MMR immunisation is the best way to tackle this and keep your child healthy.
The Council has put together advice on getting your child vaccinated, and a range of other school readiness topics including oral health and toilet routines, that you can read by clicking the button below.
 Join a free 12-week course to experience new ways to exercise and learn about how to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust's Health and Wellbeing: Healthy Lifestyle Course, which is part of the On Your Side project, begins on Thursday, 5 September. Each week, participants will have the chance to try a new physical activity, with the goal of building long-term healthy habits by the end of the course.
Course Details:
- Participants: Adults 18+
- Start Date: Thursday, September 2024
- Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Location: Brentford FC Community Stadium Hub, TW8 0SB
If you have any questions, feel free to email Ollie from the Sports Trust.
From 1 September, pregnant women will be offered the RSV vaccine to protect them and their baby against lung infections that can develop into bronchitis.
The vaccine should be offered around the time of the 28-week antenatal appointment. If you haven’t heard by this stage, contact your maternity service or GP practice to make an appointment for your vaccination.
Having the vaccine in week 28 helps mothers-to-be build antibodies to pass on to their baby before birth.
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Age UK Hounslow is hosting a comprehensive Advice and Information Fair on Friday, 13 September from 11am to 3pm. It will be at Age UK Hounslow, Southville Community Centre, Southville Road, Feltham TW14 8AP.
Open to all, it aims to connect local residents with essential services, activities, and support networks designed to help people live well in their later years.
It's great for people looking for information, seeking to offer support, or wanting to learn more about local resources.
For more information and updates on the event details, please contact Bethan at Age UK.
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 NHS North West London has launched its winter funding programme. It's looking for local community groups and organisations to help deliver key health messages from October 2024 to March 2025.
Key messages include: flu and COVID-19 vaccination, navigating health services, GP access and self-care. This programme also provides an opportunity to gain insight on barriers and motivations, enhance community engagement and provide targeted support to improve health outcomes.
If you are part of a community group and can help the NHS support your community this winter read more and apply below. Applications close on Monday, 9 September 2024.
 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 week you can meet the team on the following dates:
- Wednesday, 21 August - Sainsburys, 31 Essex Place, W4 5UT - 10am to 4pm
- Friday, 23 August - Brentford Library, Boston Manor, TW8 8DW - 10am to 2pm
- Saturday, 24 August - Sports Day, Heston Park- 10am to 4pm
- Tuesday, 27 August - Hounslow House, TW3 3EB - 10am to 4pm
- Wednesday, 28 August – Tesco's Osterley, Isleworth, TW7 5NZ – 10am to 4pm
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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