2 September 2025
 The NHS booking page for free flu and covid vaccinations is now open, with appointments available for most eligible residents from Wednesday, 1 October. If you are pregnant you can get an appointment from today.
You are eligible for a free flu vaccination if you are:
- 65 or over
- 18 to under 65 in clinical risk groups
- A carer
- Pregnant
- A frontline health and social care workers
You are eligible for a free covid vaccination if you are 75 or over, live in a care home for older adults, or are immunosuppressed.
 The Alzheimer's Society will be hosting Singing for the Brain sessions as part of this year’s Health in the Park on Saturday, 13 September.
These uplifting sessions use singing to bring people together in a fun, relaxed environment, perfect for those living with dementia, their carers and anyone who enjoys a good tune.
Come along and help to celebrate World Alzheimer’s Month with music, connection and community spirit.
 Hop on board this September for BetterPoints' Catch the Bus Month. Celebrate the power of accessible public transport and get rewarded for doing it. There are two ways to win BetterPoints throughout next month.
To enter daily bus prize draws, just take the bus and record your trip in the BetterPoints app. Every day you could win:
- 5,000 BetterPoints for one lucky winner
- 1,000 BetterPoints for five others
You can also invite up to 10 people each week and earn entries into four £50 prize draws.
 Vaccination UK is hosting two online sessions in September where parents can learn more about the flu vaccine offered to their children.
The sessions are on:
Topics covered include how the flu vaccine protects your children, whether your child needs the vaccine, side effects and safety and the pros and cons of nasal and injection vaccines.
There will also be a question and answer session where you can ask experts any questions or raise any concerns about the flu vaccines.
 The NHS is running free online workshops on introducing solid food to children. If your baby is between three and six months of age, you can join on the first Thursday of every month from 9.30am to 11am.
The next session is on Thursday, 4 September. You don't need to register in advance to join, just follow the online meeting link on the day.
Build your confidence in the kitchen
 Sign up for a series of courses designed to help you build your abilities in the kitchen. Click the links below to find out more:
All you need to bring is a takeaway box to take your left-over foody creations home.
If you need any additional support, please call us: 02085836000.
 A campaign by Do It London is highlighting the four most effective ways to prevent HIV in London: using condoms, testing, PrEP medication and treatment to stop the spread.
The goal is to end new HIV diagnoses in London by 2030 by ensuring everyone is aware of these four steps.
Efforts by groups like Do It London mean that 98% of people in the capital with HIV now have undetectable levels of the virus, meaning it can't be passed on. Head to the Do It London website to see how you can help to eliminate new cases altogether.
 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.
As summer comes to an end, it is the perfect time to build up your resilience for the colder months ahead, when falls are more frequent.
Paid carers wanted for Shared Lives scheme
 The Council is seeking paid carers for its Shared Lives scheme, which offers an alternative to supported living or residential care.
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. Placements can be long or short term, day, or respite, providing a level of care that goes beyond the boundaries of conventional support services.
It matches adults needing support with paid carers in their family home who can earn up to £500 a week, depending on the needs of the person . Heston-based Mohinder Dev (pictured) has been a Shared Lives carer for nearly 30 years, welcoming a range of people into her home: “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."
 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 coming weeks:
- Tuesday, 9 September – St Leonard's Church, TW5 0RD – 9.15am to 11.30am
- Thursday, 11 September – Area Forum, Holy Trinity Church – 6pm to 7pm
- Friday, 12 September – Wellbeing Walks starting at Danehurst Shelter – 10am
- Friday, 12 September – Brentford Library – 10am to 2pm
- Saturday, 13 September – Family Health in the Park event – 10am to 4pm
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