 26 May 2026
 It will continue to be hot for the rest of the week. While this can be a welcome opportunity to get outdoors, we should all be careful to enjoy the weather responsibly.
Warm weather can impact vulnerable groups, including older people and those with underlying health conditions. Please protect yourself and others from the potential risks of extreme weather.
Please stay away from open water. It might be tempting, but it's not safe. Even in a heatwave the water in lakes and rivers can be dangerously cold, so even strong swimmers can get into trouble. Stay cool and safe indoors or in designated swimming spots.
People sleeping rough can also suffer severe consequences during hot weather due to the lack of shelter and access to water. If you're worried about someone you see, please contact the Streetlink team who can offer support.
 There will be a week of exciting online and in-person events across Hounslow to celebrate Carers Week (8-14 June) and our brilliant caring community. All professionals, unpaid carers and anyone interested in learning about support for unpaid carers is welcome to attend.
Attendees can get 100 BetterPoints for attending an event. These can be exchanged for high street and Amazon vouchers. Download the app for free.
Lampton Leisure is also offering unpaid carers a free three-day pass to use at any of its sites in Hounslow.
If you have any questions or queries, please email carers@hounslow.gov.uk.
 Join an adult education course at Meadowbank called Cooking for a Healthy Microbiome to learn how to cook healthy meals that improve your gut health.
The five-week evening course starts on Monday, 1 June and teaches you how to prepare affordable, microbiome-friendly recipes.
You can book online or call 020 8583 6000 to secure your place.
 The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging people to check their first aid kits for contaminated cleaning wipes.
Recent guidance highlights a continued risk of Burkholderia stabilis infections from the following brands of alcohol-free wipes in some first aid kits:
• ValueAid Alcohol Free Cleansing Wipes
• Microsafe Moist Wipe Alcohol Free
• Steroplast Sterowipe Alcohol Free Cleansing Wipes
UKHSA is asking anyone responsible for first aid supplies to check for the affected products and follow the guidance to remove and replace them if needed.
 There will be two roadshows in June where you can meet local experts for advice and guidance on illegal vapes and tobacco. They will be held on the following dates:
- Tuesday, 16 June - 10am - 4pm: Outside Trinity Church, Hounslow High Street
- Wednesday, 17 June - 11am - 3pm: Feltham High Street
Illegal tobacco and vapes harm public health, local businesses and our communities by making cheap, unregulated products more accessible. They are especially dangeorus for young people, who often buy illegal products at corner shops.
 Join an online session with Work Hounslow and Ealing and Hounslow Community and Voluntary Service (EHCVS) to talk through available volunteering roles and how to apply.
It will take place from 10am to 11am on Monday, 8 June and will cover how volunteering can increase your chances of finding paid work.
The Council's Public Health team will be there to introduce the Community Connector volunteering programme and talk you through the benefits of getting involved.
 Beezee Academy is a free self-guided app that helps you and your family maintain a healthy lifestyle. There are resources for families, young people and adults.
There are different short courses and modules that you can work through at your own speed. They cover fussy eating, healthy diets, exam stress, reducing alcohol intake and much more. Download the free app and get started today.
 Boston Manor Park has a great programme of events throughout this summer to help your wellbeing and let you connect with nature.
There will be a community walk from Boston Manor House to Osterley Park, via the Grand Union Canal from 11am to 12.30pm on Saturday, 6 June. They will also take place on the first Saturday of every following month.
Other upcoming events include workshops on plants and pigments and play sessions for children.
 Work Hounslow is partnering with the NHS North West London Health and Social Care Skills Academy to help residents apply for jobs.
There are roles at a new Diagnostic, Treatment and Education Centre at West Middlesex University Hospital opening between October and November.
To explore these opportunities, residents can attend three online information sessions taking place on the following dates: Thursday, 28 May, Thursday, 4 June and Thursday, 11 June.
 The Council is inviting local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to apply for a £3,000 grant to run activities to support residents stop smoking or carry out engagement work to understand people's barriers.
It is looking for organisations who can deliver small scale, impactful projects that draw on the knowledge, skills, and ability of local people.
The deadline for Tobacco Small Grant applications is 5pm on Friday, 12 June.
For more information please email: publichealth@hounslow.gov.uk
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