31 March 2026

Hounslow Safe Space is changing

Mind's Hounslow Safe Space phoneline will close on Tuesday, 31 March. Hestia will then run a helpline for people in mental health crisis and emotional distress, open seven days a week from 2pm until 10pm. The phone number is 0203 869 2793. 

It will also offer a drop‑in support service for residents of Hounslow aged 18 and above at the BridgeLink Centre. 

It will provide a safe, calm, and welcoming space where people can get immediate support without needing to attend A&E. The aim is to reduce distress, help people feel heard, and support them to regain stability in the moment.

World Autism Acceptance Month

April is World Autism Acceptance Month. The National Autistic Society (NAS) is looking for people who can run events to fundraise for autism services, raise awareness of autism and remove barriers for autistic people to good education and employment. 

You can walk, run or think of another fun event to help. There are rescources for schools and workplaces on the NAS website to help you get started.

If you want to take part as an individual or with friends, that would be great too. Your efforts will help to create a world where autistic people can live without discrimination, form more connections and find happiness. 

Disability employment support

There will be an employment support drop-in session at Holy Trinity Church, Hounslow from 1pm to 4pm on Monday, 13 April. 

The service is aimed at adults with disabilities or health conditions who are looking for work, struggling in their current job, or would like some guidance and confidence to take their next step.

Health-focused family fun days

There will be two family fun days at Hounslow community hubs over the easter break. Turn up on the day for free food and refreshments, face painting, healthy cooking demos, mental health and wellbeing support, free health checks and more.  The first will be at Beavers Comminuty Hub and Library from 11.30am until 2.30pm on Wednesday, 1 April. The second will be at Bedfont Lane Community Hub and Library from 11.30am until 3pm on Thursday, 9 April.

Keep up with your breast screening

Breast screening is quick, easy and saves lives. You should be contacted by the NHS to book your screening appointment by the time you're 53. You should then be invited to screenings every three years. If you think you're due an appointment and haven't been contacted, please contact your GP.  You can also find a list of screening services on the NHS website. Find out more about breast screening, and women's experiences when attending their appointments, in this NHS video, which you can watch in several languages on the Imperial College London website.

Health and wellbeing courses for adults

Hounslow Adult and Community Education (HACE) has a number of health and wellbeing courses starting from April. 

There is everything from gentle chair yoga and pilates to healthy cooking courses and painting for wellbeing. 

Check out the HACE website for a full list of adult courses. 

Weekend carers café

Hounslow’s Carers Service is hosting a weekend café at Chiswick Cinema from 10am to 12.30pm on Saturday, 11 April. 

There are over 19,000 unpaid carers in Hounslow, and this is an opportunity for those in the Chiswick area to meet up, relax and learn more from fellow carers.

New Health Outreach Team over Easter

Hounslow's Health Outreach Team (HOT) will be out until Thursday this week offering free blood pressure checks, BMI weight checks and balance checks.

You can meet the team on the following dates. Please note that some of this week's dates have recently changed: 

• Wednesday, 1 April: Beavers Hub, 103 Salisbury Road, TW4 7NW – 11am to 3pm
• Thursday, 2 April: Cranford Community College, TW5 9PD – 2.30pm to 4pm

There will be no outreach and the HOT shop will be closed from Friday, 3 April until Monday, 6 April due to the Easter bank holiday.

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