22 October 2024
 Are you interested in volunteering to help tackle social isolation and loneliness in Hounslow? BEfriend is looking to recruit volunteers for its befriending services. The main service supports people experiencing loneliness and isolation and the second service, Linked Minds, provides support specifically for people who are isolated due to mental health challenges.
Volunteers will typically visit a befriendee once a week for an hour or two to have a chat and strike up a friendship. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to all volunteers throughout their befriending journey.
A new website for Hounslow residents aged 60 plus launches today – Stay Steady and Active aims to increase activity levels, test balance abilities and reduce the risks of falls.
The website lists a range of activity sessions for the over 60’s, many of which are FREE. Taking part in physical activity really benefits the over 60’s as it helps to increase bone health and strength, reducing the risk of injuries and fractures associated with a fall.
Residents can also take the Staying Steady Test to understand which services they may benefit from in Hounslow.
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 Do you want to learn a new skill? As part of the Council’s Five Ways to Wellbeing campaign, this week’s theme is Keep Learning.
You can turn to local services such as Learn Hounslow for adult education courses, Hounslow Digital Drop-ins for support with technology or the Wellbeing and Recovery College for free educational courses on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
 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.
 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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Do you live in the borough of Hounslow? Are you partially sighted or deaf?
Then why not join the Council's WhatsApp channel and find out about activities and events in the local area.
Click on the button below to join the channel.
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The Bridging Bonds programme starts from Wednesday, 23 October at Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre, offering 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. Other weekly sessions will include Pilates and Zumba.
Email the Positive Movement Project to sign up.
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 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.
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Learn Hounslow are offering healthy cooking courses to help you learn how to prepare delicious and nutritious dishes. The courses will also cover the basics of healthy eating principles, helping you make healthier food choices.
All ingredients and equipment will be provided, you just need to bring a take-away box to take your creations home.
The first course will run from Monday, 18 November at 6pm, with the other courses to start in early 2025.
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 Between now and Christmas, 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:
- Wednesday, 23 October – Bedfont High Street Car Park 10am to 4pm
- Friday, 24 October – Chiswick Sainsbury’s – 10am to 4pm
- Wednesday, 30 October – Alice Way Gurdwara – 10am to 4pm
- Friday, 1 November – Tesco Extra Osterley Grant Way, Isleworth TW7 5NZ – 10am to 4pm
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