Join our free information fair for residents who are blind or visually impaired
 The Council is hosting a free event on Wednesday, 21 May at Hounslow House for residents in the borough who are blind or experiencing sight loss.
Along with Council teams, the fair will include representatives from the Royal National Institute for Blind People, Middlesex Association for the Blind, Guide Dogs, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and many more.
Free dementia-friendly events and activities
 There will be a range of free dementia-friendly events and activities across Hounslow throughout Dementia Action Week (19-25 May). The week is packed with fun and informative activities to raise awareness of dementia and help those with the illness, and their carers, to relax and have fun.
The main event is Living Well With Dementia, co-hosted by the Alzheimer's Society and the Council at Syon House on Tuesday, 20 May. 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 here.
Become an art detective
 Follow a new arts trail called The Bell And The Orchid and discover work from artist Hannah Lim.
Pick up your map at Hounslow House Library, or use the one above, and explore Hounslow High Street to see if you can find the six tiles in local shops and two exhibitions. All these works teach you about the people and stories that make our high street unique. The project runs until Sunday, 11 May.
Family Information Service expansion
 Looking for childcare and early education support and advice? There are now three new ways to contact the Family Information Service.
This is in addition to the existing services: via telephone at 020 8583 3470, email at fis@hounslow.gov.uk, website at www.hounslow.gov.uk/fsd, and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LBHChildrenandFamilies.
Families can now also book one-to-one appointments online, attend a face-to-face session at a local Family Hub, and drop into the monthly group session, which takes place the first Wednesday of every month from 10am to 11am.
New community walks and classes
Stay Steady and Active, in collaboration with Hounslow's Health Outreach Team, has launched new community walks for residents aged 60 and over.
The walks will be in a wide variety of locations, ensuring residents can find one that suits them. You can also earn 100 BetterPoints with every Stay Steady and Active walk.
From Monday, 12 May Stay Steady and Active will also offer seven weekly classes designed for those over 60.
The classes available include:
- Otago Strength and Balance
- Bollyfusion
- Tai Chi
- Supported EGYM sessions
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Lung cancer screening saves lives
 Anyone in Hounslow aged between 55 and 74 who smokes, or used to smoke, can get a free lung cancer screening.
It's the best way to detect lung cancer early when it's treatable, even before any symptoms appear. The process is non-intrusive and you will only be sent for a full CT scan if you are deemed to be at higher risk.
Head to Giffords Circus
 Celebrate the start of summer at Chiswick House and Gardens with the much-loved Giffords Circus from Friday, 6 June to Sunday, 22 June.
This never before seen production, set in the buoyant and sunny era of America in the 1950s, blends world class acrobatics, live music, and theatrical storytelling. It fuses traditional circus and contemporary performance to create a truly immersive experience.
Have your say on Hounslow’s new housing strategy
 The Council is developing a new housing strategy for 2025-2030, and is inviting residents, businesses, and partners to share their views.
The Council has identified five priorities that are essential to address the housing needs and priorities of Hounslow communities, and is seeking feedback on these areas.
- Tackling homelessness and rough sleeping
- Safe and decent council housing
- Raising standards in the private-rented sector
- Working with partners, so that residents live healthy and independent lives
- More genuinely affordable homes
Residents who require a paper copy, large print, easy read, or require a translation can email engage@hounslow.gov.uk.
The closing date for the consultation is Wednesday, 4 June 2025.
Let's talk SEND
 Hounslow's Local Offer Live sessions provide families with an informal opportunity to ask questions and receive advice and support from SEND professionals.
The next session is at Brentford Library on Friday, 16 May from 10am to 12pm. Check out all future dates and a wealth of information and guidance on the Local Offer website by clicking the button below.
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