If you're aged between 50 and 74 and registered with a GP you should receive a bowel cancer screening kit every two years.
You can take the test at home and send it in by post. It's quick, easy and could save your life.
If you think you're eligible for bowel cancer screening but you've not had your test kit, call the bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 6060.
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 London's Great Mental Health Day is back on Friday, 30 January. It's a great chance to learn more about local initiatives and support services that are available in Hounslow.
Great Mental Health Day is a London-wide awareness day that helps Londoners to talk about mental health, creates a platform to highlight the great support available, and takes the stigma out of asking for help when needed.
This year's theme focuses on the support networks that don't look like services, like local libraries and community hubs. It’s a reminder that the everyday spaces are not just 'nice to have', they are essential sanctuaries.
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Head to the BridgeLink Centre in Isleworth for a community health event on Thursday, 22 January from 11am until 1pm.
It will be an engaging and informative morning, focused on local health and wellbeing. You can chat with friendly health and social care professionals, ask questions, get guidance and discover services that can support you.
Partners including the Health Outreach Team, Employment & Education Advisors, Adult Social Care, Carers Support and Brentworth PCN will be on hand to offer support and advice.
You don't need to book a place, just turn up on the day.
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This Thursday (22 January) is Clean Air Night, which is an event to help spark a conversation about the health harms of air pollution from wood burning.
Wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home, contributing to serious health conditions for people across the UK and cutting lives short.
New research shows that if we stopped burning wood where another heat source is available, we could avoid more than 1,500 premature deaths in the UK each year and save the NHS over £54 million in healthcare costs.
Clean Air Night is an opportunity to learn the facts about wood burning and share what you’ve learned with your friends, family and community to ensure everyone can make informed decisions about how to heat their homes.
New SEND support drop-in dates
 Finding the right support for your child or young person with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) doesn't have to be overwhelming.
There's easy to understand help available on the Local Offer website. You can also come and talk to the friendly team in-person at the monthly SEND drop-in sessions, where you can speak to a professional face-to-face for advice, guidance and support.
The new sessions are on:
- Wednesday, 4 February: Feltham Community Hub and Library (11.30am-1.30pm)
- Tuesday, 17 March: Heston Community Hub and Library (3pm-5pm)
- Tuesday, 21 April: Lampton Family Hub (10am-12pm)
The event is designed for unemployed residents aged 16 and over who require additional support, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and individuals who have been in care.
At the event, participants will be able to:
- Meet employers and training providers across a range of sectors, including: Hounslow Council, National Physical Laboratory (NPL), West London Retail Skills Hub, West London NHS Trust and more
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Speak with council teams about career support
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Join employer information sessions throughout the day
Fevers are common in young children and are often the body’s way of fighting infection. A temperature of 38°C or above is classed as a fever.
Find out the best way to manage this, either at home, via the pharmacy or your GP at Hounslow Healthier Together.
This trusted NHS website also highlights the symptoms that may require a more urgent response via the easy-to-read traffic light system.
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The NHS is looking for new blood donors and for existing donors to make new appointments. The colder months can be particularly challenging for blood stocks and it's important to have blood available for both regular and emergency procedures.
It is particularly looking for black donors to give blood that can be used to treat patients with sickle cell, who can face an increased risk of crisis and complications in cold weather.
It's quick and easy to register and you can make an appointment near you in minutes.
If you’re renting from a private landlord and are worried about damp, mould or other problems in your home, the Healthier Homes London website can help.
It offers clear, practical advice on damp and mould, including how it can affect your health and what steps you can take as a private renter.
You’ll find easy-to-use letter templates to help you raise issues with your landlord, and guidance on what to do if problems aren’t being addressed.
The website also includes a directory of local organisations who can offer advice and support on a range of issues including housing rights, energy costs and wider wellbeing.
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Are you craving your favourite takeaway but want to save calories and cash?
Learn Hounslow's new cooking course teaches you how to make delicious low-cost meals that satisfy your hunger while not breaking the bank - or your waistband. The course starts on Monday, 26 January.
To register or ask any questions, please call 020 8583 6000 or email courses@hounslow.gov.uk.
Head to the Learn Hounslow website to find a full list of available learning opportunities.
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