Do you know your prostate cancer risk?
 This month is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Most men with early prostate cancer may not experience any signs or symptoms, so it is important to speak to your GP if you are at a higher risk. The earlier the cancer is detected, the easier it will be to treat.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK with one in eight getting it in their lifetime, and the likelihood increases to one in four for black men. The risk is also higher for men over the age of 50 and those with a family history of prostate cancer.
Let’s talk SEND
 Our next Local Offer SEND Surgery will be held on Thursday, 13 March 2025 at Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, TW3 3EB, 11:30am -1:30pm.
These sessions provide families with an informal opportunity to ask questions and receive advice and support from SEND professionals.
Please share this information with any families you are working with.
Any queries please contact TheLocalOffer@hounslow.gov.uk
Council Tax Support scheme is changing
The Council’s Tax Support Scheme offers financial assistance to Hounslow residents on low-incomes or benefits, to help them pay their Council Tax Bill. The Council aims to make the new scheme fairer; ensuring families, larger households and carers receive vital support. The changes will also help address the Council’s current £30 million funding shortfall. The changes mean:
- Some residents who previously did not have to pay Council Tax may now have to start paying
- The discount towards your Council Tax Bill may increase or decrease
Go via the button below for any questions you may have.
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Find your career path in the Council
 Research shows many young people are unaware of the diverse and impactful career opportunities in local government.
The Council is supporting Find Your Path, a new recruitment campaign inviting young people to help shape the future for their local community.
Residents can search for job opportunities within the Council and apply below.
Feedback on Family Hubs
 Hounslow Family Hubs have launched their annual survey. Your input is invaluable in helping shape the services offered to families across the borough. All responses will be anonymised and combined with others, ensuring your privacy. By sharing your thoughts, you’ll help the service better understand how we can deliver to meet the needs of families in the community.
Those who complete the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 voucher.
The closing date to submit is Monday, 31 March.
Licensing consultation
This weekend is your last chance to comment on our Licensing Policy consultation.
Have your say on:
- Alcohol licensing (pubs, eateries and off licences)
- Late night takeaways and restaurants
- Music and entertainment venues
The consultation ends at midnight on Monday, 10 March. Find out more via the button below.
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New Chiswick Health Centre
 After two years of construction, the new Chiswick Health Centre on Fisher’s Lane is set to receive its first patients on Monday, 31 March.
The purpose-built modern health facility will house three local GP practices, West London NHS Trust community services and is the base for Chiswick's Primary Care Network.
The new centre will provide a broader range of GP services, including community and mental health options. It will also host a range of local activities to support health and wellbeing.
The facility also includes the provision of 55 affordable homes for NHS key workers. Local NHS staff can register interest for this by emailing CHCDevelopment@hounslow.gov.uk, where more information will be provided soon.
Come to a community event near you
 Meet new people, enjoy free food and find a new project to support close to home at the Council's Area Forums. Together with local people and groups, you can help to make a difference.
At this spring’s round the Council is inviting people to contribute to the next Hounslow Health and Wellbeing strategy. You can also talk to local councillors, council staff and people from local organisations about anything affecting you or your neighbourhood.
Everyone in Hounslow has a local Area Forum event, because there are seven across the borough. Find yours and come along - it might even be next week.
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