Adult Safeguarding Marketplace
 Join us for a marketplace event on everyday safeguarding with stalls offering residents advice and guidance from local services.
This year’s theme is Prevention – Act before abuse, a key facet of adult safeguarding.
Healthier Together – the first place to check your child’s symptoms
 If you’re worried that your child is unwell, the Hounslow Healthier Together website is a great place to start, as it provides information and advice regarding your child’s health at your fingertips. You'll find clear information on common illnesses, including advice on what serious signs to look out for, where to seek help if required, how long their symptoms are likely to last and what you should do to keep your child comfortable at home.
Save Healthier Together on your phone so you're prepared for the winter season.
Third Place Programme
 The Third Place programme, run by Mind Axis, is a free, welcoming space for groups of up to 15 young people aged 18-30 to connect, build emotional resilience, and learn vital mental health skills.
The goal is to empower young people from ethnic minority backgrounds to find their voice and build a supportive community.
Four sessions will be taking place on Saturday, 8, 15, 22 and 29 November from 2pm-4:30pm. The last session will be 30 minutes longer. Click here to sign up
If you are interested in the upcoming Third Place programme, join this Taster Session (open to all young people ages 18-30) on Saturday, 25 October from 2pm-3:30pm online. Get a preview of the activities and mindfulness skills you’ll learn.
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:
- 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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