 Hounslow Council has joined the Good Food Retail network to create a healthier food environment for residents, with a particular focus on school children and those who rely on local convenience stores for their daily shopping.
So far, nine convenience stores in Hounslow are part of the Good Food Retail network. Working with retail and local marketing experts Rice Marketing, Hounslow Council is helping shop owners increase the availability of healthier options and make them more appealing to customers.
 Currently, there is an urgent need for Londoners to help fill available blood donation appointments across the capital, including over 27,000 appointments available at our city donor centres including Twickenham over the next six weeks – around 4,500 per week.
Currently, there is a particular need for more O negative and B negative donors, as well as more donors from Black heritage to help treat patients with sickle cell.
If you have one of these much-needed blood types and are able to donate, please go online at www.blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 23 23 to book an appointment.
By giving an hour of your time, you could save up to three lives.
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Mind within offers low cost counselling to adults aged over 18 who have mild to moderate mental health needs.
The process can often feel daunting, so Mind Within have created a safe and therapeutic environment where trust can be established.
Their team will match you with suitable counsellors who are members of professional bodies such as the BACP, UKCP, and BPS, ensuring high ethical standards are maintained.
You can refer yourself at Home - Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind, prices start at £15 per session.
After a referral is submitted a member of the team will contact you to arrange an assessment session.
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 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.
 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.
Signs and symptoms of breast cancer
 Breast cancer can cause a number of signs and symptoms, including:
- A lump or swelling in the breast, upper chest or armpit
- A change to the skin, such as puckering or dimpling
- A change in the colour of the breast – the breast may look darker, red or inflamed
- A nipple change, for example it has become pulled in (inverted)
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Rash or crusting around the nipple
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Unusual liquid (discharge) from either nipple
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Changes in size or shape of the breast
If you are concerned about any new or unusual changes, contact your GP.
 The free NHS flu vaccination programme is now underway for toddlers and children, helping them to get the protection they need.
Children who are eligible for flu vaccination this autumn/winter are:
- All children aged 2-3
- Primary school aged children (from reception to Year 6)
- Secondary school aged children (from Year 7 to Year 11)
- Children with certain health conditions aged from 6 months – 18 years
School-aged children will be offered vaccination at school. If your child misses the chance to get vaccinated in school you can book an appointment at their GP or at a community clinic.
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Join the Women's Health Event at The Holy Trinity Church, Hounslow for an insightful discussion on all things related to women's health.
This in-person event is a great opportunity to learn, share experiences, and ask questions in a welcoming environment. Let's come together to empower ourselves and each other when it comes to our well-being. Don't miss out on this chance to prioritise your health and connect with like-minded individuals.
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 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.
 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:
- Wednesday, 1 October – Feltham Tesco, 98 High Street, TW13 9NJ – 10am to 4pm
- Thursday, 2 October – Sainsbury, 31 Essex Pl, Chiswick, W4 5UT – 10am to 4pm
- Friday, 3 October – Brentford Library, Community Hub – 10am to 2pm
- Friday, 4 October – Winter Vaccination, Providing Flu vaccine Feltham Tesco, 98 High Street, TW13 9NJ – 10am to 4pm
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