8 July 2025
Twenty one pupils from Rivers Academy recently joined more than 10,000 people from across the world to break the Guinness World Record for the largest online cookery session.
The successful record attempt was coordinated by Jamie Oliver's Ministry of Foodand he led the online cooking session himself. It's part of the celebrity chef's efforts to teach everyone the skills to cook healthy meals for themselves. Part of this mission includes supporting everyone leaving education at 16 to be able to cook cheap, nutritional meals.
Jamie's Ministry of Food, which recently teamed up with the Council to tackle obesity among young people.
 The weather is forecast to be very warm for the next week. While this brings opportunities to explores Hounslow's great green spaces, it also comes with health risks.
Warm weather can impact vulnerable groups, including older people and those with underlying health conditions. Please take care to protect yourself and others from the potential risks of extreme weather.
People sleeping rough can also suffer severe consequences during hot weather due to the lack of shelter and access to water. If you're worried about someone you see sleeping rough, please contact the Streetlink team who can offer them support.
Young people (18-30) from an ethnic minority background can join a free four-week mental wellbeing programme from 27 July. Called The Third Place, its co-designed by young people.
It's a welcoming, creative space where groups of up to 15 young people connect to build emotional resilience, explore mindfulness practices, and learn CBT-informed coping skills. The programme includes in-person sessions at the Hounslow Arts Centre and free access to Headspace.
There is a taster session on Saturday, 12 July where people can attend a single session preview of the programme.
Paid carers needed for Hounslow Shared Lives scheme
 The Council is seeking paid carers for its Shared Lives scheme. Shared Lives offers an alternative to supported living or residential care. It matches adults requiring support with approved paid carers in the family home.
The scheme provides for a range of needs and offers support for adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues, physical disabilities, and age-related conditions.
Heston-based Mohinder Dev (pictured) has been a Shared Lives carer for nearly 30 years. She said: “The experience has enriched my life and I have some lovely memories, with hopefully many more to come. When you look after people in this way, you regard them as your family. I look at them as my own.”
 The Council's Public Health team is working hard to improve children's oral health. It wants to hear from families with children aged 0-18 to understand their current views and knowledge of the subject.
The responses will give the team an understanding of what people think about looking after children’s teeth.
The team is particularly keen to hear from families with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and those from the South Asian or Traveller community.
 Summer is here and lots of Hounslow residents will soon be jetting off on their holidays. While this is an exciting time, it's also important that you keep yourself safe from serious illnesses in certain countries.
Sadly, a woman recently died of rabies following contact with a stray dog in Morocco. If you are travelling to a country with rabies, it’s important to know how to prevent the infection and what actions to take following potential exposure.
There is information on the Travel Health Pro website about which countries are affected by rabies and when you should consider a rabies vaccine before travel.
 Imperial College London is looking for people in Hounslow to share information on breast cancer and help save women's lives through increased awareness and early detection.
Breast cancer screening community champions are required to give up some time over a six-month period to distribute leaflets, posters and a video to help women from across the community.
The opportunity comes with a free two-hour training course, after which you'll receive a certificate, and no previous experience is necessary. If you have any questions, please contact Gaby from Imperial College London.
 Is your parent or older relative looking to stay active, independent, and confident in their movement? If so, invite them to the Stay Steady and Active event on Wednesday, 23 July, 10am to 2pm at Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre.
This fun and engaging event is designed to support residents aged 60 and over to maintain strength, balance, and independence. Guests can enjoy a wide range of free health and wellbeing activities throughout the day, including:
- Taster Otago strength and balance classes from 10.15am until 2pm
- Expert advice from a physiotherapist
- On-the-spot blood pressure checks
- Balance testing with the Health Outreach Team
- Access to a free swim session
There's no need to book, you can just drop in on the day to take part.
 Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) services in Hounslow include an improved Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS).
The team helps families to: navigate Education, Health, and Care plans (EHCPs), understand their rights and SEND policies, and prepare for annual reviews and mediation.
To get in touch with the SENDIASS team, call the helpline at 020 8583 2607 (Monday-Friday, 9am - 2pm) or email sendiass@hounslow.gov.uk.
You can also meet the team at one of its upcoming SEND surgeries on:
- Thursday, 10 July 2025, 4pm to 6pm, Lampton Family Hub
- Wednesday, 13 August, 10am to 12 noon, Hounslow House Ground Floor
- Thursday, 11 September, 10am to 12 noon, Redlees Play Centre
RM Partners wants you to tell them what would help to make the most of your GP appointments.
This includes how best to speak with your doctor if you are worried about cancer and related symptoms. Planning for this conversation before you go will help them to decide if you need any tests or investigations.
RM Partners has put together a short survey to support its work helping people to prepare for GP appointments where cancer may be involved. Completing it will help to empower people to get the support they need first time.
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 Music festival season is now upon us. Many people from Hounslow attend these events and some people may take recreational drugs when they're there.
While it is never safe to take drugs and there is no safe amount to take, the Council’s health partners want to share ways that people can lessen the risk of harm if they choose to.
The supply and makeup of drugs is always changing, so it's always best to test and check what is in them before you take anything. Check with the festival to see if there is a drug testing tent, or if there is another way you can get them checked.
If you or someone you knows needs support around drugs or alcohol in Hounslow, get free support at Hype (under 18s) or ARC (adults) on 01895 488675.
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