Brentford Fountain pools closed
 The swimming pools at Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre will be closed for essential maintenance work until at least Monday, 4 August.
The gym, group exercise classes and all other facilities remain open as usual. Brentford Fountain members have had their memberships automatically updated to permit them to swim at any other Lampton leisure centre.
Lampton Leisure will update members and user groups, and general updates will be published on its website.
How to get help during the doctors’ strike
 Resident doctors have announced strikes from today until 7am on Wednesday, 30 July. Hospital services are expected to be very busy during this period.
Please follow NHS guidance to minimise disruption to you and local medical staff:
- If it’s not an emergency, stay away from your local hospital: NHS 111 can direct you to the right place for care
- If you have an appointment, you will be contacted if it needs to be rescheduled. If you don’t hear anything, attend your appointment as planned
- In an emergency, always call 999
Further advice is available on the North West London NHS website.
Looking for work while managing childcare?
 Women seeking employment can join a five-week programme running every Tuesday and Thursday, 11am to 1pm, from 29 July to 26 August. The programme offers targeted support and learning and volunteering opportunities. Those living near Cranford Community College (TW5 9PD) are especially encouraged to attend. Free childcare is provided.
A mini job fair will take place on Tuesday, 19 August, featuring employers and organisations, such as West Middlesex University Hospital, Lampton Group and more.
In addition, families can access surplus food and tailored support, including help with money management, health, employment and more, on Thursdays from 2.30pm to 4pm.
Mental health support for men in the building trade
 Do you work in the building trade and find things are getting too much? Talking can help.
The Council's new campaign, Bummed Out, shows you’re not alone and there are people you can turn to.
Check out a list of free and confidential support including men’s mental health groups, drug and alcohol support, gambling charities, and more.
Whatever is causing you pain, there’s someone you can speak to and get you back on track.
Let’s Talk Health and SEND – Your voice matters
 The health section of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Local Offer website is being updated - and the Council wants your help.
Join a webinar on Tuesday, 7 August to share your thoughts. The event aims to make sure the information is easy to understand and it includes all relevant health services in Hounslow.
Venue: Online via Microsoft Teams
Date: Tuesday, 5 August
Time: 11am – 12pm
During the session, participants can:
- Team up with NHS staff and the Council
- Share your experiences
- Help shape future health information for SEND families
Join the Hounslow Green Investment movement
 Thanks to over 280 investors, Hounslow Green Investment has raised over £619,000 which will directly fund projects, making our borough greener, cleaner and healthier. Find out more and invest here.
Want to know more? Come along to a webinar on Tuesday, 12 August from 12pm - 12.45pm, where you can chat to Abundance Investment about the programme, answering your questions and sharing more about the project.
Disclaimer: Investments are long term and may be hard to sell. Approver: Abundance (525432). Approval date: 4 July 2025.
Post 16 SEND Travel consultation – last chance to participate
 The Council’s consultation on proposed changes to travel support for young people aged 16-18 and 19-25 with SEND attending further education and training, closes this Sunday (27 July).
Have your say by taking part in the consultation online.
Help shape the vision for Hounslow’s future
 The Council has recently launched Vision 2050, an ambitious new listening initiative for residents, businesses and organisations across the borough to help shape a long-term vision for Hounslow.
Throughout the summer, the Council will host events across the borough to engage with residents of all ages and to explore what life in Hounslow could be like 25 years from now. Anyone can take part by attending an event, taking part in surveys and joining the discussions in the online forums.
Click the button for a full schedule of events and a space to share your thoughts and ideas, complete the survey or learn more.
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