 14 April 2026
 Did you know the HPV vaccine can prevent up to 90% of cervical cancer diagnoses? It can also drastically lower cases of five more cancers by keeping us safe from the HPV virus.
You might not have heard of it, but currently around 80% of us will be infected with HPV at some point in our lives. While the majority of these infections will go away on their own and cause no symptoms, they can lead to cancer if untreated.
There are more facts about the HPV virus and vaccine, and how to get vaccinated, in a video featuring students from Feltham College, part of the Reach Academy Feltham, where they ask each other questions on the subject.
Watch the video and see how many HPV facts you can get right first time.
There will be an event on living well with dementia at Syon House on Wednesday, 20 May.
As part of Dementia Action Week 2026, this event offers an engaging mix of activities, informative talks, and opportunities to connect with anyone interested in learning more about dementia.
Sessions and activities include:
- Interactive workshops on caregiving, wellbeing, and promoting independence
- Expert talks covering dementia, legal rights and local support
- Soothing Namaste sessions featuring hand massages, gentle movement, and calming sounds
- A captivating performance from the Hounslow Symphony Orchestra
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 Carers Cafes offer unpaid carers a chance to meet, relax and share experiences with expert advice available.
The next events will be at Bristol Court, United Drive, Feltham, TW14 9AG on the following dates:
- Wednesday, 22 April - 2pm - 4pm
- Wednesday, 20 May - 2pm - 4pm
- Wednesday, 24 June - 2pm - 4pm
- Wednesday, 22 July - 2pm - 4pm
In addition to hot drinks, there are wellbeing activities and guest speakers planned.
Cares Cafes are open to anyone who helps look after a relative, friend, or neighbour living in Hounslow.
 Autism Hounslow is hosting its regular coffee morning for parents and carers of neurodivergent children at Ballucci in Hounslow from 10am to 12pm on Thursday, 16 April.
You can head down for a chat and some relaxation time. One hot drink per parent or carer will be provided. Email Autism Hounslow with any questions.
 You can find the right support for your child or young person with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) at one of the following drop-in sessions in Hounslow Central and Feltham:
- Tuesday, 21 April - Lampton Family Hub, Neville Close TW3 4JG (10am-12pm)
- Tuesday, 14 May - Alf King Family Hub, Hanworth Road, TW13 5AF (10am-12pm)
These sessions include team members from: Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), Therapies, School travel assistance, Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS).
You can drop in to any of these sessions without booking.
 The Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine programme has recently been expanded to include all adults aged 75 and over and anyone living in a care home for older adults.
RSV is a common cause of coughs and colds. Infections usually get better by themselves but can sometimes be serious for older adults, especially those with lung or heart conditions.
If you are newly eligible you can book your free NHS vaccination with your GP.
 People seeking suicide bereavement support in Hounslow can turn to independent charity Allkind.
It offers free, confidential one-to-one support for both adults and children who have lost someone to suicide.
 Hounslow Adult and Community Education (HACE) is running several health and wellbeing courses.
This includes 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.
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