15 April 2025
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As part of Dementia Action Week (19 - 25 May), the Alzheimer's Society and the Council are hosting an event on Tuesday, 20 May from 11am to 3pm.
There will be information on the services and support available in Hounslow for anyone affected by dementia. It will include dementia-friendly games, interactive workshops, expert talks, the launch of Hounslow’s new Dementia Directory, and much more.
Places are free but please confirm your attendance by clicking on the button below.
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 Vaccines are an important part of a healthy lifestyle. They train your body to fight off diseases without needing to expose yourself to the full risk of being infected. Vaccines can lower your risk of serious, life-changing illnesses and they help to protect you when you most need it.
It's understandable to worry about side effects, but without vaccination, you are at a greater risk of infection. If you have any concerns you can speak to your doctor or local GP practice about the risks and benefits of vaccination.
 Families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) children can access an improved support service at Hounslow SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). The website features free and confidential guidance for parents and carers, and children and young people with SEND aged 0-25. As a statutory service, SENDIASS works independently from the Council.
To get in touch with the team, call the helpline at 020 8583 2607 (Monday-Friday, 9am - 2pm) or email sendiass@hounslow.gov.uk.
The team (pictured) are also available at the Council's monthly SEND surgeries, with the next at Redlees Play Centre in Isleworth on Wednesday, 23 April, 10am to 12pm.
 Learn Hounslow is offering healthy cooking courses to help you learn how to make healthier food choices and prepare delicious and nutritious dishes.
All ingredients and equipment will be provided, you just need to bring a take-away box to take your dishes home.
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Every Friday, local charity Shewise hosts a wellbeing hub for women and girls in Feltham Library. It's a safe and welcoming space for women to learn more about their physical, mental and emotional health.
Throughout the year, a range of different health topics will be explored, such as understanding neurodiversity, managing your wellbeing, healthy eating and more.
View the timetable here.
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 To help residents aged 60 and over find an activity that can support their strength and balance, Stay Steady and Active is hosting a spring event on Thursday, 24 April, 10am - 1pm at Hanworth Leisure Centre.
This event is a fantastic way to find something that's right for your fitness level and ability. There will be a range of free activities such as strength and balance classes, E-gym sessions, swimming session and a community park walk. You can also talk to health and care professionals about fall-related support.
 This month is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Research shows that more than nine in ten people survive bowel cancer if diagnosed early.
Everyone aged 50-74 is automatically sent a bowel cancer screening test every two years. It is important to complete your home test kit when offered, as it checks for signs of bowel cancer before symptoms start.
Knowing the symptoms can also help to spot the cancer at an earlier stage, when it's more likely to be treatable. Speak with your GP if you are regularly experiencing any of the symptoms.
 Designed by clinical psychologists, in partnership with practitioners and teenagers, a series of online courses have been created to help teenagers understand the development of their brains and how it impacts their emotions and behaviour.
Through the sessions, teenagers will learn to better manage their feelings, nurture their emotional health, and recognise how their relationships and friendships might evolve during these formative years. Understanding why these changes happen can help them navigate the ups and downs of adolescence with greater confidence.
Use the code LBHPARENTS to register via the link below.
 Covid-19 is serious at any time of the year, especially for those who are most vulnerable. The Covid-19 spring booster vaccine is now available for the following groups:
- Adults aged 75 and over
- Residents in a care home for older adults
- Those that have a condition that means they are immunosuppressed
It is recommended that these groups get two doses per year to protect themselves.
You can book a vaccine online or by visiting a walk-in site.
 Hounslow's Health Outreach Team (HOT) will be out offering free blood pressure checks, BMI weight checks, balance checks for residents aged 60 plus, and advice on health concerns, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, stop smoking services, mental health services plus much more.
The HOT team will be at the following locations over the next two weeks:
- Tuesday, 22 April – Treaty Centre Shop, Hounslow High Street – 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday, 23 April – Treaty Centre Shop, Hounslow High Street – 9am to 5pm
- Thursday, 24 April – Vineyard Riverside Church, Feltham – 11am to 2pm
- Thursday, 24 April – Stay Steady and Active, Hanworth Leisure Centre – 10am to 1pm
- Saturday, 26 April – Treaty Centre Shop, Hounslow High Street – 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday, 30 April – Feltham Community Development Association, Belvedere House – 10am to 4pm
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