9 September 2025
 Tomorrrow (Wednesday, 10 September) is World Suicide Prevention Day. You can take part in the Zero Suicide London campaign by taking free online training to feel prepared if a loved one, colleague or stranger is in crisis.
By taking the training you could give yourself the skills to save a life when the time comes.
 The NHS booking page for free flu and covid vaccinations is now open, with appointments available for most eligible residents from Wednesday, 1 October.
Did you know that if you're one of the 19,000 carers in Hounslow, you can get a free flu vaccination? It's the best way to keep you and the person you care for safe from serious illness.
 Health in the Park is this Saturday (13 September) and is going ahead come rain or shine. The organisers are hoping for good weather and for the event to go ahead at Redlees Park. But if it rains, just head to Isleworth Leisure Centre and Library for great family-friendly activities.
Don't forget to head to the Lampton Leisure website and book your free sessions ahead of the day, including:
- Pilates
- Lagoon Pool Party
- Otago Strength & Balance
- Save a Life Workshop
- Swim Assessments
There will also be a great range of fun-filled activities that you can just join on the day, including family sports, quizzes, a bingo card for the day and much more.
 Work with NHS professionals, council staff, parents and carers to help develop the health section on the Local Offer website, which has information on services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Join a Teams call from 11am to 12pm on Wednesday, 17 September to help to make sure the information is clear, useful and includes all the health services available in Hounslow.
If you would like to learn more about SEND provision in the borough, there will be a surgery at Redlees Playcentre from 10am to 12pm on Thursday, 11 September.
 Hounslow has launched an all-age autism strategy. The five-year plan is being overseen by an Autism Partnership Board and involves seven sub-groups concerned with various priorities for the community.
The plan will be co-produced with autistic people and their carers, as well as partner agencies. Among other things, it aims to:
- Improve understanding and acceptance of autism within society
- Improve autistic children and young people’s access to education
- Support more autistic people into employment
- Tackle health and care inequalities for autistic people
The Council is keen for members of Hounslow's autistic community to help co-produce and shape the all-age strategy in any way they can. If you’re interested, please e-mail Helen Taylor.
Complete the consultation and watch the video below.
 Jason and Kevin are taking part in a walking challenge this month to raise money for Hounslow and Ealing charity BEfriend, which supports people who are experiencing loneliness.
They'll both be pounding the streets of West London on Saturday, 27 September to support the charity's outstanding work. You can watch this short video to hear how much this help means to Hounslow residents.
 Women's health charity Shewise is expanding its women and girls wellbeing hub to several locations across the borough, having seen good attendance at its Feltham Library and Community Centre venue since its launch earlier this year.
You can now join hubs throughout the week at the following locations. Please note these will only run during term times:
- Tuesday, 10am - 12pm: Beavers Library, 103 Salisbury Road,TW4 7NW
- Wednesday, 10am - 12pm: Holy Trinity Church, Hounslow High Street, TW3 1HG
- Thursday, 10am - 12pm: Convent Way Community Centre, UB2 5UG
- Friday, 10am - 12pm: Holy Trinity Church, Hounslow High Street, TW3 1HG
Please email Shewise to book your place at an upcoming hub, or if you would like to give a talk at one.
 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.
 Lampton Leisure is offering Hounslow residents lots of ways to improve their physical and mental health through sports and other activities. There are sessions for adults, children and families.
It's launching a women’s rugby programme, giving women of all abilities the chance to try rugby in a fun and supportive way. It’s all about fitness, confidence, and teamwork – no experience needed.
Alongside this, the Free To Be Me weekly sessions offer children a safe and welcoming place to get active and meet new friends.
Download the Lampton Leisure app to learn more and book your activities.
 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 this week:
- 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 – 11am to 3pm
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