 More than 23,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with bladder cancer every year, making it one of the top 10 most common cancers. It can affect men and women of all ages.
Around one in four of these diagnoses are late, making treatment more difficult and increasing mortality rates. Knowing the symptoms of bladder cancer is the best way to avoid a late diagnosis and increase your chances of a full recovery.
Action Bladder Cancer UK has a full list of symptoms to look out for, as well as information on who to speak to if you have concerns.
 If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need urgent help, call Hounslow's Safe Space Helpline on 020 3475 5185. It's open every day from 11am to 11pm.
You’ll get through to a trained member of staff who can help you to:
- Establish a personalised support plan
- Develop positive coping mechanisms
- Find appropriate services
The helpline is available to anyone who lives in Hounslow and is 18 or over.
 The Council is partnering with Shaw Trust to help unemployed Hounslow residents aged 18 and above who face barriers due to joint, bone or muscle conditions.
Join a Community Day event at Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre and Library from 10am to 3pm on Friday, 26 September to find out more.
You can hear about the work of the Muscular Skeletal (MSK) Trailblazer programme and register on the day. It offers up to six months of one-to-one support for anyone who is unemployed.
 There will be five arts and craft workshops throughout October for anyone who is neurodivergent.
The sessions will take place at the Dance Studio of Hounslow Arts Centre in the Treaty Centre, from 10.30am to 12pm every Wednesday throughout the month.
It's a great opportunity to meet people, make something and take it home to enjoy. The event is fun by Feltham Arts Association and Autism Hounslow.
 There are three opportunities coming up for families with children and young people aged 0-25 who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to get advice, guidance and support.
There will be SEND surgeries on:
- Wednesday, 15 October: 10am - 12pm - Heston Farm Community Centre
- Wednesday, 5 November: 11.30am - 1.30pm - Feltham Library
- Friday, 12 December: 10am until 12pm - Lampton Family Hub
Check out the Local Offer website for full details.
 Hounslow Council is encouraging residents to take the first step towards a smoke-free future during this year’s four-week Stoptober challenge. The best way to do this is to sign up for Healthy Hounslow’s stop smoking service.
It provides free, personalised support including one-to-one sessions, access to nicotine replacement therapies or a free nicotine vape, and advice on how to stay smoke-free for good.
Healthy Hounslow is also teaming up with health app BetterPoints to help incentivise people to quit smoking this Stoptober. Hounslow residents can earn BetterPoints to the equivalent of £50 if they quit smoking with Healthy Hounslow.
 If you're worried about your baby or toddler’s health, check the symptoms on Hounslow Healthier Together before deciding on treatment.
It gives you instant NHS advice for your child’s symptoms, written by local clinicians and just for children.
It shows you when to stay and care at home, when to see a GP or a pharmacist, and when to go A&E. It is easy to use and available in many languages.
 Learn Hounslow's 10-week Painting For Wellbeing course starts on Tuesday, 7 October. Sessions will be held at Meadowbank Art Studio every Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm, with the last on Tuesday, 16 December.
The aim of the course is to use painting as a mindful and expressive practice to support emotional wellbeing and self-awareness.
Essential materials will be provided. You might wish to bring more specialist equipment and material. Your tutor can advise you further.
Email Learn Hounslow or call them on 020 8583 6000 to book your place.
 London Trading Standards has launched Say Something Save Someone, a dedicated website designed for children and teenagers to anonymously report concerns about the sale and use of vapes in their local area.
The new platform empowers young people across London schools to share vital information about how vapes are being obtained — whether through shops illegally selling or even giving them away — helping professionals safeguard children from potential harm.
Check out the website below if you would like to raise your own concerns.
 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, 25 September - Wellbeing Walks starting at Bristol Court Shelter – 10am to 11am
- Thursday, 25 September - Health and wellbeing fair at Feltham Riverside Church - 12pm to 2.30pm
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