3 September 2024
 #AskAboutAsthma 2024 takes place from 9-15 September. This year’s campaign is focusing on helping children and young people with asthma to live their best lives. Good asthma control means having no symptoms, and can be achieved by following these four steps:
- get an asthma action plan in place
- understand how to use inhalers correctly
- schedule an asthma review – every year and after every attack
- consider air pollution and its impact on lung health
If you would like to learn more about asthma control, you can sign-up for this year’s one-day virtual conference on Thursday, 12 September 2024.
Join to learn about: practical steps to help children and young people live their best lives with asthma; vaping cessation in children and young people; severe asthma referral – who isn’t being referred; clinical and national updates.
 A real Hounslow success story is looking for some community-minded people with skills they can share to help borough residents feel happy and healthy.
Since the beginning of 2024, the Council’s Happy and Healthy in Hounslow project has turned thousands of people onto the joys of exercise, healthy living, mindfulness, well-being and learning new creative skills.
Originally aimed at residents aged sixty plus living within the Council’s sheltered accommodation, the scheme has proved so popular that the team behind it has expanded the scope to include anyone over 18.
Now the Housing Activities team is looking for willing individuals to pass on their knowledge by volunteering to be part of the project.
For more information, you can contact Anita Savdas on 07974 622748 or send her an email.
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There are currently cases of Mpox in several countries in Africa, including the Democratic Republic of Congo and some neighbouring nations in Central Africa.
If you have recently travelled to an affected country, be aware of the symptoms of Mpox. If you think you might have it, self-isolate at home and call 111 for further advice.
If you are planning a trip to the area soon and want advice on ways to stay safe, please visit Travel Health Pro for the latest information.
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 The Council is hosting a sensory event for residents who are visually impaired or deaf to get support with assistive technology on Wednesday, 25 September.
Major brands such as Sky and Microsoft will be on hand to offer digital advice and a BSL interpreter will be available. Drop in anytime between 11am-3pm at Hounslow House.
 Join Healthy Hounslow for Know Your Numbers Week, the UK’s largest blood pressure testing and awareness event, from 2-8 September 2024.
Healthy Hounslow is supporting this campaign by setting up Pressure Stations across the borough. They’re inviting everyone to participate and get their blood pressure checked for free at the following locations:
- Wednesday, 4 September
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Bell Square, Hounslow High Street, Hounslow, TW3 3HH
- Friday, 6 September
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: West Middlesex Hospital, Twickenham Road, Isleworth TW7 6AF
- Saturday, 7 September
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Feltham Assembly Hall, Hounslow Road, Hounslow TW14 9DN
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Autism Hounslow, a group for autistic people and their families, friends and carers in Hounslow, is running several events in September.
The events range from sporting activities to book clubs and are all designed for people with autism to have fun, exchange information and ideas, and learn new things, and enjoy life.
Autism Hounslow's goal is to ensure autistic people can access work, community and leisure activities locally.
Get in touch if you want to talk about what you can do to bring about positive change for people with autism.
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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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 Hounslow's Health Outreach Team (HOT) will be at the following locations in the next fortnight.
- Thursday, 5 September - Riverside Vineyard Feltham - 10am to 2pm
- Friday, 6 September - Chiswick Turnham Green in the park - 10am to 4pm
- Saturday, 7 September - Bridge link Estate Community Day, Isleworth - 1pm to 4pm
- Thursday, 12 September - Heston and Cranford area forum, Cranford community College - 6pm to 7.30pm
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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