 17 March 2026
 The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has given an update on the current meningitis group B (MenB) outbreak in Kent.
There have been 13 recorded cases in Kent but it has so far been contained to the county. It is still best to be vigilant and look out for the following symptoms of MenB: fever, rash, stiff neck, vomiting, severe headache, and drowsiness.
If you or someone you know has these symptoms, please call 111 immediately.
There is a vaccine for MenB that is offered to children from eight weeks old. If you're not sure if your child is vaccinated, you can check their red book or contact their GP. Any child who missed the initial vaccine can still take it when up to two years old.
 Lampton Leisure is once again partnering with Stay Steady and Active to provide Otago and balance sessions for Hounslow residents. There will be two 10-week courses starting on the following dates:
Please contact Jardel from Lampton Leisure to book your free place.
Otago is a proven, evidence-based programme that guides participants through 17 targeted exercises to help reduce falls and improve daily movement.
It's suitable for all fitness levels and is great for building strength, balance and confidence in a friendly and supportive environment.
Young people aged 16-18 who are interested in learning a trade or a career in construction can enrol in a training programme, which will start on Monday, 30 March and run for 12 to 17 weeks, depending on individuals' progress.
It is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) who are currently not in employment, education or training. People can learn:
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Basic practical trade skills, such as carpentry or plumbing
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Functional English and maths skills to support progression towards accredited qualifications, including the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card
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Insight into how construction sites operate, through workshops or site visits providing first-hand experience
Register with Work Hounslow to apply. The closing date for applications is Friday, 27 March.
 Head to the BridgeLink Centre in Isleworth for a community health event from 11am-1pm on Thursday, 26 March.
Services offering support on physical and mental health, stress management, job opportunities and more will be available on the day.
Chat with health and social care professionals, ask questions, get guidance and discover new services. You don't need to book a place, just turn up on the day.
 Join Autism Hounslow for a games night at Hounslow Youth Centre (near Hounslow East tube station) from 7pm to 9pm on Thursday, 19 March.
All Hounslow residents with autism, and their parents and carers, are welcome to join. You don't need to book in advance, just turn up on the evening and have fun. If you have any questions, please contact Autism Hounslow.
 Did you know unused medicine costs the NHS £300 million per year? We can all do our bit to reduce this by only ordering what we need.
The biggest waste comes from repeat prescriptions, with people ordering more than they require and it going unused. So before ordering more medicine, please check carefully what you have left.
Stockpiling medicine doesn't work as many medications go out of date quickly and won't be effective when you need them.
 Do you run a community garden and want to kick start the spring growing season with a special event?
Capital Growth’s Good to Grow Week, London’s biggest food growing festival, runs from 18–26 April. It's a great way to attract volunteers and bring your community together while promoting the health benefits of home growing and volunteering.
You can host a volunteer session, an open day or a bug hunt in your community growing space. Just register your event on the Capital Growth website.
Support and Advice on Sexual Health (SASH) is hosting an Eid with Pride event at the Naz Office, 30 Black's Road, Hammersmith on Friday, 27 March. It will run from 5.30pm to 8.30pm and all Hounslow residents are welcome.
There will be a panel discussion on the mental health needs of Queer people from Muslim backgrounds, an opportunity to network, and free South Asian food.
There will be brilliant speakers on the panel who will discuss their lived experiences and their thoughts on barriers faced by the community.
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 Hounslow's Health Outreach Team (HOT) will be out in the coming weeks offering free blood pressure checks, BMI weight checks and balance checks.
You can meet the team on the following dates:
- Friday, 20 March – Treaty Centre HOT Shop, TW3 1ES – 9am to 5pm
- Saturday, 21 March – Lampton Leisure Centre Isleworth – 10.30am to 5pm
- Friday, 27 March – Barclays Bank, High Street, TW3 1ES – 10am to 12pm
The team can also give advice on concerns such as diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking, mental health and much more.
Please click the button below for a full list of upcoming dates where you can meet HOT to discuss these health concerns.
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