 With support from BetterPoints and Healthy Hounslow, Denis successfully quit smoking, improving her health and wellbeing. Read his story:
“I was recently diagnosed with an aggressive bladder tumour. My doctors told me I had to stop smoking immediately, which felt overwhelming at first. I knew I needed support, so I asked my GP for help and was referred to Healthy Hounslow Stop Smoking Support.
"Healthy Hounslow gave me all the tools I needed to quit: constant encouragement, nicotine replacement options like patches, vapes, and liquids. With these tools and a lot of willpower, I went from smoking 10 cigarettes a day to none at all in just 3 months.
"What made this journey even more rewarding was BetterPoints. Every time I achieved a goal, whether stopping smoking, walking instead of driving, or exercising, I earned points that could be redeemed at a variety of high street shops. It kept me motivated and made my health journey even more rewarding. I cannot recommend it enough. If you’re thinking about quitting, Healthy Hounslow Stop Smoking Support sessions, together with BetterPoints, can make all the difference.”
Want some help to quit (or know someone who does)? Sign up to the Healthy Hounslow stop smoking support service by visiting their website. Or watch a short video about the service here.
Free advice for SEND families
 There are three up-and-coming opportunities to get advice, guidance, and support for families with children and young people aged 0-25 who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
On Wednesday, 15 October from 10am - 12pm, the team will be at Heston Farm Community Centre, 51 Biscoe Close, Heston, TW5 0UZ. Then on Wednesday, 5 November they will visit Feltham Library from 11.30am - 1.30pm, while the final date of the year is at the Lampton Family Hub on Friday, 12 December from 10am until 12pm.
Free neurodivergent work event at Hounslow House
 The Community Provisions team are hosting a marketplace event for Hounslow's neurodiverse community.
The session will feature a range of special guests and partners and will seek to provide inspiration and information from lived experience. Aimed at residents with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or any other kind of neurodivergence, the session empowers individuals to realise their strengths, dispel myths and thrive in the workplace.
Register below or via the QR code above.
 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.
 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:
- Saturday, 4 October – Winter Vaccination, Providing Flu vaccine Feltham Tesco, 98 High Street, TW13 9NJ – 10am to 4pm
- Thursday, 9 October – Winter Vaccination, Providing Flu vaccine Brentford Leisure centre, 658 Chiswick, TW8 0HJ – 10am to 4pm
- Saturday, 11 October – Winter Vaccination, Providing Flu vaccine, Heston Shopping Parade, Brabazon Road, TW5 9LP – 10am to 4pm
- Thursday, 16 October – Winter Vaccination, Providing Flu vaccine, Meadowbank Community Hub, Cranford, Hounslow TW5 9QX – 11.30am to 3.30pm
- Friday, 17 October – Winter Vaccination, Providing Flu vaccine, Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre, TW13 5EG – 10am to 4pm
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