 Five Ways to Wellbeing is now underway. Across five weeks, it highlights five simple steps you can take to feel better as we head into the winter months.
There are events, offers and activities each week, including free Lampton Leisure passes and the chance to win up to £50 of Amazon vouchers in the photography competition.
The theme for this week (10-16 November) is Keep Learning. Picking up new skills can boost self-esteem, help build a sense of purpose, and help us connect with others.
Check the Five Ways to Wellbeing webpage for a list of great local organisations that offering free or low cost learning opportunities.
 Brentford FC Community Sports Trust is bringing back its popular weekly football sessions where men can turn up and talk about mental health, all while having a friendly kickabout.
Men between 18 and 55 can turn up every Monday (excluding bank holidays) from 7pm to 8pm at Heston Pools and Fitness 4G Pitch to get involved. All footballing abilities are welcome.
Please email the Community Sports Trust team if you would like to find out more.
 Hounslow’s Health Outreach Team (HOT) will be on the road in the next few weeks offering free flu and Covid vaccinations to all eligible residents. New dates added below:
- Friday, 14 November - Reach Academy School event, High Street, Feltham - 3pm to 5pm
- Saturday, 15 November – Bedfont High Street, Car Park, Bethany Waye, Feltham TW14 8BU - 10am to 4pm
- Wednesday, 19 November – Heston Leisure Centre, New Heston Rd, Hounslow TW5 0LW – 10am to 4pm
- Saturday, 29 November – Ludlow Road, Feltham, TW13 7JE – 10am to 1pm
 Head to Reach Academy, Feltham, this Friday, 14 November (3–5pm) for a free family health event.
Families can enjoy fun, hands-on sessions including food preparation workshops, CPR and choking demos, health checks, and a smoothie bike.
There will also be advice on childhood vaccinations, mental wellbeing, and more.
 Ketamine use is on the rise across the UK, including Hounslow. A lot of people are suffering from the effects of long-term use, such as loss of bladder control, memory loss and psychosis.
If you or someone you know is struggling with drug addiction, there are expert teams in Hounslow who can help.
If you would like to speak to someone, please contact ARC Hounslow on 01895488675, or by emailing cnw-tr.archounslow@nhs.net. You can also find out more on the ARC Hounslow website.
After smoking for 50 years, Karen from Hounslow decided it was finally time to quit, but she knew she couldn’t do it alone. So she turned to Healthy Hounslow and the BetterPoints app, which made all the difference.
She said: “I would not have been able to give up smoking without the support of the Healthy Hounslow Stop Smoking Service. It was convenient, personal, and exactly what I needed. The BetterPoints app really kept me going, seeing my progress mapped out and earning rewards for staying smoke-free gave me an extra boost. I also love that there are other activities available through the app to keep me engaged."
Do you want some help to quit like Karen, or know someone who does? Sign up to the Healthy Hounslow stop smoking support service by visiting their website. And take a look at a short video about the service here.
 Last Friday’s neurodiversity at work event, run by Hounslow’s Community Provisions team, included a fascinating panel discussion on lived experience.
Employers present included the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS), Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Hill Group, a local construction company.
The day incorporated neuro-inclusive event design with dimmed lighting and a quiet room.
 All Hounslow residents are invited to celebrate 10 years of women's wellbeing charity SHEWISE on Thursday, 27 November. The event will be held at the Irish Cultural Centre, Hammersmith from 2pm to 5pm.
Over the past decade, SHEWISE has empowered Hounslow women to understand what affects their health, strengthened communities, and built partnerships that have made a lasting impact.
There will be inspirational speakers, networking opportunities and a chance to reflect on a decade of inspiring women across West London.
Safeguarding adults week
 Join 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.
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