1 October 2024
 The NHS booking systems to book your free flu and Covid-19 vaccines are now open for the winter.
From Thursday, 3 October you can also book a a vaccine appointment through your GP, by dropping into participating local pharmacies or walk-in centres, or via Hounslow’s Health Outreach Team, who will be out in communities administering vaccines between now and Christmas.
Getting your flu and Covid-19 vaccinations is the best way to protect you, your loved ones, and your community against the viruses over the winter months.
That’s why this year, the Council is celebrating people who do their bit to keep us all safe over the winter and dubbing them Hounslow’s Best Defenders.
Autism Hounslow has revealed its events for the month of October.
Get in touch by email or by calling 07401 715229 to find out more these events.
Autism Hounslow is made up of families, friends and carers who live in Hounslow, do fun things and strive to enjoy life.
The members exchange information and ideas, and work with other organisations to ensure autistic people can access work, community and leisure activities locally.
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 Gutless is a free weight loss course designed specifically for men. The expert team uses behaviour change to help men build healthy habits.
People in Hounslow can sign up for the course via Healthy Hounslow and the next 10-week course starts in January 2025.
For more information and to sign up or refer someone, please email Healthy Hounslow, give them a ring on 0204 559 8200, or head straight to the sign up page below.
 The Council's Community Provisions team is hosting a series of sessions on community safety specifically designed for people with learning disabilities, including autism.
The events will be a great opportunity for attendees to learn, share, and have fun while discussing important safety topics. Although tailored to this group, the team would be happy to welcome other residents who could benefit from one or more of the sessions.
The events will take place at Hounslow Trinity Church from 10.30am to 12.30pm on the following dates:
- Monday, 7 October: Understanding Crime and Your Safety Rights
- Monday, 21 October: Personal Safety and Emergency Procedures
- Monday, 28 October: Technology Safety and Building a Support Network
 The Council's SEND Surgery returns to Isleworth’s Redlees Play Centre, TW7 6DW, on Wednesday, 16 October from 10am to 12.15pm. They provide guidance, information and support for children and young people living with special educational needs and disability (SEND) and their families.
Whether you want to know more about SEND in general or have a query about your child’s SEND needs or EHCP, come down to find out more about the local offer for families.
Read more about what it means to young people with SEND in Hounslow via the link below.
 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.
 Stoptober 2024 starts today and Healthy Hounslow is encouraging any smokers in Hounslow to quit for the month of October and beyond.
Stopping smoking is the single best thing you can do for your health. Within just 72 hours you’ll notice improved taste and smell, easier breathing, and increased energy.
Healthy Hounslow knows smoking is a hard habit to break, which is why it offers a wide range of support to help you quit. As an incentive, you can earn up to £50 in BetterPoints if you quit smoking with the help of Healthy Hounslow's free stop smoking service. Sign up today for your free quit pack.
 Lampton Leisure will be hosting a free asthma awareness training session to educate and empower individuals with essential knowledge and skills to manage asthma effectively.
It will take place at Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre,TW13 5EG on Thursday, 10 October from 10am to 1pm. Join to learn more about asthma triggers, treatment options, and emergency response techniques, ensuring a safer and healthier community for everyone.
 For World Mental Health Day and Baby Loss Awareness Week, the West London Perinatal Mental Health Service is hosting a public film screening and community engagement event around maternal mental health, in collaboration with Hounslow's Health Outreach Team.
There will be a screening at Hounslow Holy Trinity Church, TW3 1HG on Thursday, 10 October 2024 from 11am to 1pm.
After the screening there will be stimulating panel conversation and a Q&A session open to the public, followed by light refreshments.
 Hounslow’s Healthy Workforce offer means you can request a completely free visit from local health experts to meet you and your colleagues in your workplace, do some free health checks, and offer advice on where to turn for more support.
In just one visit, you will get:
- Free 25-minute NHS Health Checks for eligible people aged 25-74 years old - including BMI, blood pressure blood sugar and cholesterol, plus any relevant healthy living advice
- Professional support and advice to help quit smoking including the Swap to stop offer of free vapes for up to 12 weeks via Healthy Hounslow
To book your free health visit, all you have to do is get in touch with Hounslow Council's Healthy Workforce Officer to arrange the date and time.
 Throughout October, Hounslow's Health Outreach Team (HOT) will be out with Jade Pharmacy delivering free flu and Covid-19 vaccinations to the heart of your community, along with the usual health checks and information.
HOT will be at the following locations across Hounslow soon:
- Thursday, 3 October - Brabazon Shopping Parade, Heston – 10am to 4pm
- Saturday, 5 October - Covent Way - 10am to 12pm - Redwood Estate - 2pm to 4pm
- Saturday, 12 October - Brabazon Shopping Parade - 10am to 4pm
- Friday ,18 October – Feltham Tesco Superstore – 10am to 4pm
- Saturday, 19 October - Tesco Hayes, Bull’s Bridge 10am to 4pm
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