15 October 2024
Residents aged 60 plus are invited to come and exchange a pair of old slippers for a new sturdy pair at the Stay Steady and Active Launch at Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre on Tuesday, 22 October, 10am - 1pm.
Proper slippers can play a significant role in preventing falls, while old, worn-out ones can lead to serious injuries, resulting in hospitalisation and a loss of independence and confidence.
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 As part of the Council's Five Ways to Wellbeing campaign, Lampton Leisure is offering free three-day passes to access their facilities all this week.
This week’s theme in Five Ways to Wellbeing is Be Active. And what better way could there be to get active than to take advantage of this great offer and get yourself down to the gym, swimming pool, or one of Lampton Leisure’s classes at no cost to you?
All you have to do is head down to one of Lampton Leisure’s sites and mention this campaign to the receptionist to claim your three-day pass.
 The Council wants to hear how you access and use pharmacy services to help make improvements in the future. Your views will help inform our Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) which will look at health needs in Hounslow, the level and accessibility of pharmacy services, and how these will be maintained and developed in the future.
The questionnaire should take no longer than five minutes to complete and the information that you provide is confidential. Please be honest with your answers so the Council can accurately assess areas where pharmacies are already fulfilling your needs well, and areas that need improvement.
 BetterPoints is a free app that allows you to earn rewards for being active and improving your health and wellbeing. One person who has felt the benefits of using BetterPoints recently is Fatimah, who is the newest Move More Hero.
Fatimah says that before using the app she "never used to walk, run or go cycling at all." But using the BetterPoints app "has made me more energetic and encouraged me a lot."
She continued: "The app has helped me to lose weight. I was going through mental stress and the daily movement has helped me by calming my stress levels. Now I’m more socially active, often going out with friends and family members."
Sign up for BetterPoints below.
 Back in the Summer, the Council's Community Provisions team ran a very successful and engaging men's cancer awareness event called Bowling Balls for men with autism, learning disabilities and related conditions.
Next month, Bowling Balls returns to Holy Trinity Church, Hounslow on Monday, 4 November from 11am - 1pm. This event will cover a new men's health topic, fitness and nutrition. There is no need to book in advance, just turn up on the day.
The Community Provisions team supports adults with disabilities to overcome barriers and thrive. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please email the team.
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The Bridging Bonds programme will start from Wednesday, 23 October at Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre, offering beginner-friendly exercise sessions to anyone currently under NHS mental health services or who is struggling with their mental health. All sessions are free to attend and for adults aged 18 and over.
The first session is a Rugby Bootcamp session with The London Irish Foundation. This will run weekly, starting from Wednesday, 23 October. Other weekly sessions will include Pilates and Zumba.
Email the Positive Movement Project to sign up.
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 Brentford FC Community Sports Trust is launching a free comedy course designed to improve your mental wellbeing.
The seven-week course kicks off on Monday, 21 October and the sessions will be at Brentford FCCST Community Stadium Hub, TW8 0SB, on Mondays from 6pm-7pm
Supported by Dr Maria Kempinska MBE, founder of Jongleurs Comedy Clubs, each Comedy for Thought session has a focus on personal empowerment, listening, performance skills, and finding your unique comedic voice, providing an outlet in a relaxed and trusted environment.
 The North West London Health Equity programme is seeking nominees for their awards in the category of 'Recognising north west London heroes who are empowering communities'.
If you would like to nominate a person or organisation from the north west London voluntary sector, NHS or local authority who has contributed to reducing health inequalities in their communities, please share your nomination by Wednesday, 6 November 2024.
The winners will be announced at the Integrated Care System Health Equity Summit on Monday, 18 November. You can read about last year’s winners here.
 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:
- Friday ,18 October – Feltham Tesco Superstore – 10am to 4pm
- Saturday, 19 October - Tesco Hayes, Bull’s Bridge 10am to 4pm
- Wednesday, 23 October – Bedfont High Street Car Park 10am to 4pm
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