Hounslow education leader recognised in New Year Honours list
The King's New Year Honours list recognised Tracy Aust, former Chief Executive and Principal of West Thames College, who received an OBE (pictured).
Other awardees from the borough included:
- Julie Ritson from Chiswick, news camerawoman, received an MBE for services to journalism
- Richard Osman also from Chiswick, broadcaster and author of the Thursday Murder Club books, received an OBE for services to literature and broadcasting
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Severe Weather Emergency Protocol in place
 With temperatures in Hounslow forecast to drop below freezing, a Severe Weather Emergency Protocol is in place. Support and shelter is available for anyone sleeping rough.
If you see someone rough sleeping, let the Streetlink team know so they can help them.
Could you help someone feel less alone?
 Local charity BEfriend offers support for people who live alone and struggle to see other people.
A video showing volunteers and the people they support talking about their relationships highlights why the charity's work is so important.
Could you give up a few hours a week to help someone in the new year? Click the button to find out more about volunteering with BEfriend.
 Unlike the NHS, Social Care is not free at the point of use. Currently, the threshold for residents to contribute to their own care is set at £23,250 (in personal capital) by the Government.
The most efficient way of paying care contributions is by direct debit. It offers a convenient, flexible, secure system and a better user experience.
Direct debit also helps ensure continued high-quality provision of adult social care and can work for all individual packages.
Help for people in crisis
 The Hounslow Safe Space helpline is open every day. So if you are finding things hard, give them a call. It’s there for anyone aged 18 or over who is struggling or feeling overwhelmed.
Call 020 3475 5185 between 11am and 11pm every day.
Join Area Forums near you
 Start the new year by meeting new people at your local Area Forum event and help make a difference where you live.
The next round of events will start on Tuesday, 13 January.
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