Do you want to share information about breast cancer screening in your community and get paid £50?
The Council and Imperial College London's breast screening community champion programme gives you the chance to do just that.
The champions receive training and use simple materials like leaflets, a video and posters to improve breast screening rates over a six-month period, saving lives in the process.
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Due to popular demand, Learn Hounslow is adding another Yoga for wellbeing course on Friday mornings from 10am-12pm.
The course will start on Friday, 6 February and run for six weeks at Meadowbank Library and Community Hub.
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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The Hounslow NHS Health Visiting Team is hosting a free online session on Tuesday, 3 February, from 10.30am until 11.30am, to help parents confidently manage common childhood illnesses.
Each session covers practical ‘dos and don’ts,’ when to care at home for young ones, when to seek medical help, and guidance on how your local Health Visiting Advice Line can help.
For trusted NHS guidance on young children's health, visit the Healthier Together website.
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Did you know the NHS is working hard to eliminate cervical cancer? With screening and the HPV vaccine, it's winning but it needs all of us to play our part.
Spreading the word about the importance of regular cervical screening and the HPV vaccine (for both boys and girls) is one way we can do our bit.
HPV is the virus that causes the majority of cervical cancer diagnoses, along with many other common cancers.
Help our NHS to end cervical cancer and save lives today.
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 As the winter weather continues and the cost of heating our home increases, the Council's warm spaces are open to help keep you get out of the cold.
Search the Council's warm spaces webpages and find experts who can help with health, debt advice, finding work and more. You can also find free, fun activities for you and your family.
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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BetterPoints is encouraging all of us to make healthier and greener choices throughout February with its Frenduary campaign.
You just need to download the BetterPoints app if you don't already have it and invite friends to join. The app can help motivate you to get healthier by letting you track your activity and giving you rewards for walking, cycling, taking public transport and more.
For every friend who signs up, you’ll earn a BetterTicket for a weekly prize draws. In these draws you can win up to 50,000 BetterPoints, which can be exchanged for high-street vouchers or donated to charity.
 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.
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, West Thames College, University of West London, National Physical Laboratory (NPL), West London NHS Trust, NatWest and more
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Speak with council teams about career support
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Join employer information sessions throughout the day
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