 30 June 2026
 There are currently two ways to share your thoughts on healthcare in Hounslow. NHS North and West London wants people in Hounslow to tell them how they'd like to be involved in decisions about designing health and care services.
Complete this short online survey to give your views.
Healthwatch Hounslow is also asking local residents to feed back what they think of local health and social care services. This includes your local GP, hospital, dentist and community services.
The feedback form takes less than five minutes and your views will help to shape future services.
 While we're all enjoying a respite from the extreme heat, temperatures are set to rise again at the end of this week and remain hot for the following seven days.
Thankfully there are now seven cool spaces across Hounslow where you can escape the heat for a while if you need to be out in the day.
Check out the map via the button below to see all the cool space venues in London. You can also search for Hounslow if you just want to see what's available in our borough.
 If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant, or you have children under four and receive certain benefits, you could be eligible for NHS Healthy Start. It helps families on low incomes to buy healthy food and milk.
Once on the scheme, you’ll receive a prepaid card that you can use to buy fruit, vegetables, pulses, milk and infant formula. You can also get free Healthy Start vitamins.
Find out if you’re eligible for NHS Healthy Start and apply now.
 There's a new online self-referral system for adults (and carers) to enquire about social care support.
Residents who create a portal account can view updates on their enquiries and see early signposting to other council teams, making it easier to resolve urgent adult social care issues.
 Can you help to increase the number of children taking the childhood flu vaccination in Hounslow?
The Royal Society of Public Health has developed a short training program on childhood vaccines using the Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach.
It's designed to help you have conversations, answer questions and dispel doubts and misinformation about flu vaccinations for children and young people.
You can sign up for the free online training on any of the following dates below:
You can also sign up or ask the team any questions over email via the button below.
Head along to a free community wellbeing day at Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre from 10am to 3pm on Thursday, 23 July.
You can get free health checks, advice and support from more than 30 medical professionals on the day.
There's no need to book in advance, just turn up.
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 RM Partners NHS Cancer Alliance is offering up to £3,000 in funding to local community and voluntary organisations to deliver three high-impact cancer awareness campaigns.
This is an exciting chance to make a real difference in your community, improving health outcomes by helping people to recognise cancer symptoms earlier and access vital services.
You have until Thursday, 9 July to apply for the funding.
SEND drop-ins for Hounslow families
 Finding the right support for your child or young person with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) doesn't have to be an overwhelming prospect.
You can talk to professionals face-to-face and get advice and support at the monthly SEND drop-in sessions. They are on the following dates:
These sessions have team members from the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) team, Therapies, School travel assistance and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS).
No booking required.
Match day should not mean fear
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With the World Cup firmly underway, Crimestoppers are urging the public to help tackle domestic abuse by recognising the signs and sharing information anonymously.
Research has found that incidents of domestic abuse increase by 38% when England lose, rise by 26% when they win, and remain 11% higher the following day regardless of the result.
The 0800 555 111 telephone number and website crimestoppers-uk.org gives people the power to speak up and pass on information about crime anonymously.
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 Help is at hand for anyone worried about their gambling habits.
Night matches during the World Cup can increase the pressure to gamble alone. Late kick-offs, a phone in your hand and a quiet house can be a dangerous combination. If betting alone has become a habit you didn't choose, you're not the only one.
You can call GamCare’s free 24/7 confidential National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or head to their website.
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