19 August 2025
 If you are pregnant, you can book your free flu vaccine for this winter from Monday, 1 September.
The flu vaccine protects you and your baby. If you're unvaccinated, having flu increases the chances of you and and your baby needing intensive care.
Pregnancy changes how the body responds to infections such as flu and pregnant women have a higher chance of developing complications, particularly in the later stages of pregnancy.
You can speak to your GP or health visitor today about how to get your free vaccine, or go directly to the NHS booking from Monday, 1 September to make an appointment.
 Autism Hounslow is hosting a coffee morning at Ballucci Coffee Bar and Lounge from 10am on Tuesday, 26 August. Ballucci's address is 716 London Road, Hounslow, TW3 1BH.
All parents and carers of neurodivergent children are welcome to pop in for a chat and to meet other parents and carers.
If you have any questions, please email Autism Hounslow or call 07401 715229.
 Health in the Park returns on Saturday, 13 September and is bigger and better than ever. Get ready for a fun-filled family day in the beautiful Redlees Park, celebrating wellbeing, movement and community.
Bring a picnic, explore new ways to stay healthy, and connect with local support groups and health professionals.
There will be over 40 health and community stalls and free activities on the day, including:
- A smoothie bike
- Live food prep demos
- Strength and balance classes
- Dr. Bike checks
- Tennis tasters
Attendees can also win a one-month Lampton Leisure membership, family passes, wellbeing hampers, and £25 of BetterPoints.
 Can you spare a couple of hours a week to help the Council reach people in Hounslow with vital health updates? Hounslow's Community Connectors do just that, helping people in Hounslow live longer, healthier lives.
With winter round the corner and the cold meaning more vulnerable people in our community will need support, it's the perfect time to get involved and support your friends and neighbours.
When you sign up you'll receive a welcome pack with a free branded tote bag, water bottle, notepad and pen.
 Stay Steady and Active is running a number of classes to help people aged 60 and over with strength and balance, including Otago chair exercise, Thai Chi and Bolly-fusion dance classes.
Although it's still summer, this is the perfect time to build up your resilience for the colder months ahead, when falls are more frequent.
 If you are a new parent, you can get peer support and advice for feeding your baby through NCT's Hounslow Infant Feeding service.
There is a range of peer support available, from breastfeeding cafes to relaxed, buggy-friendly walks with trained feeding volunteers. It's a great way to hear from other mums who have been where you are and build your confidence.
If you want to be a peer support volunteer yourself, you can get free training from NCT. The next course starts in October. Find out more and apply here.
 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.
 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.
If you have any questions or comments about HOT's work, please email the Council's Public Health team.
HOT will be at the following locations over the next week:
- Thursday, 21 August – Cranford Community College – 2pm to 4pm
- Friday, 22 August – Treaty Centre Shop – 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday, 26 August – Hounslow House – 10am to 4pm
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