10 September 2024
 Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. The Council is determined to do all it can to save people from suicide in Hounslow, which is why it's launching Be Their One – a new joint suicide awareness campaign with Hillingdon Council.
The campaign focuses on the fact it only takes one person to save a life. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of the resources people can use to learn how to speak to people who are in crisis and say they plan to kill themselves.
By taking the Zero Suicide Alliance training and familiarising yourself with crisis mental health services local to you, you can give yourself the best chance of saving someone’s life.
Why not take the 30-minute, online training today?
 West London NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) is hosting an event at Brentford FC Community Stadium Hub on Saturday, 21 September where young people and their families can find out about mental health services in Hounslow and west London.
Join the free event between 11am and 3pm to learn about the different teams in CAMHS and what they offer. There will also be:
- Mental health organisations and charities hosting information stalls
- Various child-friendly activities and workshops
- A panel where a CAMHS Youth Ambassador will be hosting a conversation with prominent mental health advocates
- Free tote bags for the first 50 families with stickers, stress balls and more
 The Hounslow Wellbeing Network runs a number of activities for people across the borough, ranging from Zumba to crochet and lots in between.
The sessions are designed to bring people together to engage in social and physical activities while seeking support and guidance from the team and from each other.
For some activities you can simply turn up on the day, but as some have limited capacity, you may need to reserve your free place a week in advance for certain sessions.
For more information, check out the full schedule below or get in touch with the team, either by email or by calling 074667 36718.
 This week is #AskAboutAsthma, which runs until Sunday, 15 September. This year’s campaign is focusing on helping children and young people with asthma to live their best lives.
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.
 On Friday, 4 October, Holy Trinity Church on Hounslow High Street will host a bingo session aimed at raising awareness of the three main cancers that affect women - breast, cervical and bowel.
The session, entitled Boobs and Bingo, is aimed specifically at vulnerable women in Hounslow who wish to learn more about cancer prevention in an accessible and inclusive environment.
It will cover all aspects of breast, cervical and bowel care, the signs to look out for, information about screening services, and who you can speak to if you have concerns.
You can email the Community Provisions team if you'd like to find out more about the event.
 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.
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.
 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.
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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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 Throughout September, Hounslow's Health Outreach Team (HOT) will be operating with reduced hours at its permanent home at the Treaty Centre, Unit 18, High Street, Hounslow, TW3.
If you turn up at the shop and the team isn't in, you can still meet them on their travels around the community. HOT will be at the following locations this week.
- Thursday, 12 September - Heston and Cranford area forum, Cranford community College - 6pm to 7.30pm
- Friday, 13 September - Hounslow High Street outside Trinity Church - 10am to 4pm
- Wednesday, 18 September - Brabazon Shopping parade Heston - 12.30pm to 5pm
- Friday, 20 September - Brentford Towers - 2pm to 4pm
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