12 November 2024
 There are plenty of ways to get free vaccinations against Covid-19 and flu in Hounslow this winter. Doing so helps keep you, your loved ones and everyone in Hounslow safe from serious illness.
Councillor Lily Bath recently got both vaccines by meeting Hounslow's Health Outreach Team, which is out and about until Christmas administering free vaccines in the community. See where they'll be on the Council's website.
You can also book your vaccines via your GP, on the NHS booking site, or through participating local pharmacies.
 The Council wants to hear how you access and use pharmacy services to help make improvements in the future through a quick online survey. The deadline to complete the survey is fast approaching, so please make sure to complete it by Sunday, 24 November.
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.
 This week the new Stay Steady and Active strength and balance programme launches at Lampton Leisure. This tailored programme aims to improve balance, co-ordination and mobility for residents aged 60 plus.
Taking part in physical activity really benefits the over 60s as it helps to increase bone health and strength, reducing the risk of injuries and fractures associated with a fall.
It also helps to preserve independent living and prevent age-related decline in strength, balance and co-ordination, as well as being a great way to socialise.
Spaces are limited so residents are required to self-refer, please use the link below to sign up.
 Join the Council at Hounslow House this November for the Safe in Hounslow marketplace information events, dedicated to Safeguarding Adults.
Taking place on Monday, 18 November and Tuesday, 19 November, from 10am - 2pm on the ground floor of Hounslow House, Safe in Hounslow will bring an exciting line-up of organisations and services together with residents.
It aims to raise awareness about crucial safeguarding issues. Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions, gather information, and enjoy some useful giveaways.
There is no need to sign up, simply turn up on either of the days to learn more about how to stay safe and informed.
 Aaron Evans picked up a silver award for Newly Qualified Adult Social Worker of the Year at the Social Worker of the Year Awards, held at the Royal Lancaster in London on Friday, 8 November.
The Council had a total of three social workers nominated in separate categories, with Jonas Kurkalang nominated for Children’s Social Worker of the Year and Andy O’Sullivan up for Team Leader of the Year.
The Social Worker of the Year Awards is the only major national awards event for social work in England, attracting hundreds of entries every year.
 There are a few events coming up this week aimed at people living with dementia and carers, including dementia-friendly health walks, dementia-friendly cafés and the learning disabilities carers' support group.
The next dementia-friendly health walk, run by Kew Gardens, will be held on Wednesday, 13 November, 11am - 12pm. Places are limited and offered on a first come first served basis. Please register in advance by emailing discovery@kew.org with your name, contact email, and postcode, or by phoning 07341 114533.
Dementia-friendly cafés are for Hounslow residents living with dementia, their families and carers. The next café will be held at Charlotte House, TW7 6AE, on Tuesday, 19 November, 10.30am - 12pm. For details on the activities, please email Georgie.Wilkins@careuk.com.
Harlington Care deliver specialist support groups for carers looking after someone with learning difficulties or with a long-term illness. The Learning Difficulties Carers' Support Group will be held online via Zoom on Monday, 18 November, 10.30am - 12.30pm.
 The Council's Local Offer Live, formerly known as a SEND Surgery, will be at the Feltham Family Hub (TW13 5AF) on Wednesday, 13 November from 10am - 12.15pm, providing 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 and join the surgery to find out more about the local offer for families.
Public transport is accessible via Feltham Train Station and the 117, 235, 285, 490, 635, H26 and H25 bus routes.
 Join the Council at Oaklands School (Gresham Road Hounslow TW3 4BX) on Thursday, 14 November, 4pm - 7pm for an event aimed at Hounslow residents aged 13-25 with Education Health and Care Plans, attending a special or independent special school and their parents or carers.
Attendees can access information on the different options available for pupils, both in education and employment.
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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 Eatwell for Better Health 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:
- Friday, 15 November – Jamia Mosque – 11am - 2pm
- Saturday, 16 November – Covent way 10am - 12pm and Redwood Estate 2pm - 4pm
- Wednesday, 20 November – Hounslow High Street / HOT Shop, Treaty Centre – 10am - 4pm
- Saturday, 23 November – Brabazon Shopping Parade – 10am - 4pm
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