 8 September 2026
It's World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday, 10 September. It’s an opportunity to remind people of services that are there to help.
Here are three great resources that are available to anyone:
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The Stay Alive app can be used by those with suicidal thoughts or in crisis. It also has advice for anyone who is concerned about a loved one. The app comes in 22 languages and is safe for young people to use. Download the app or view the web version here.
- Allkind runs a vital suicide bereavement support service for residents of North West London, including Hounslow. It offers emotional support and practical help to adults and young people who have been bereaved or affected by suicide. Young people's support can be found here and support for adults is here.
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If you’d like suicide awareness training then the free, online sessions from the Zero Suicide Alliance are a good place to start. Each session lasts around an hour. Sign up here.
This autumn, if you have a child in school they will be offered a free NHS flu vaccination, which helps protect your child from getting seriously unwell.
Most children receive a quick nasal spray vaccine.
A gelatine-free injectable vaccine is also available for children who cannot have the nasal spray, or
where parents choose this option.
If you are a parent or carer for a child in school, you will shortly receive an email asking for consent.
Please complete your consent form as soon as possible to avoid delaying your child's vaccination. If you have any questions, please contact the Vaccination UK team in Hounslow.
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 Take part in activities and share experiences with other unpaid carers, all while enjoying complimentary refreshments, at one of the upcoming carer cafés:
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Thursday, 10 September, 1pm to 3pm - Hounslow House (6th Floor), 7 Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3EB
- The session includes a discussion around saving energy and how to reduce bills/consumption
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Saturday, 12 September, 11am to 1pm - The Chiswick Cinema, 94-96 Chiswick High Road, W4 1SH
- With the Community Provisions team, who provide support for adults in Hounslow living with a learning disability or autism
- Free ice cream, drink, or slice of cake included
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Wednesday, 16 September, 2pm to 4pm - Bristol Court, United Drive, Feltham, TW14 9AG
- With special guests from the Green Doctors Service, who help people save money on energy bills
 If you are eligible, you can now book your free flu and covid vaccinations to protect you from serious illness this winter.
Check your eligibility and learn more about all NHS vaccination services on their website.
You can also join the fight against flu by taking part in the UK Health and Security Agency citizen science project, helping to monitor flu and stop its spread.
 Hounslow Adult and Community Education (HACE) has a number of health and wellbeing courses starting soon.
There is everything from gentle and chair yoga to healthy cooking courses, including a Black History Month special on Caribbean food and cooking for a healthy heart at Christmas.
Check out the HACE website for a full list of courses. Select the Health, Fitness and Wellbeing tab on the left hand side of the page to find the courses mentioned above.
Alzheimer's Society and West London NHS Trust are recruiting for the following volunteering roles:
- Group support
- Admin
- Cycling lead
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Event support
These organisations, together with Work Hounslow and Ealing and Hounslow Community and Voluntary Service (EHCVS), will join an online session about volunteering on Monday, 14 September.
Residents who are not in education, employment or training, including refugees and asylum seekers, can join to find out how volunteering can improve the chances of finding paid work.
The session will provide information about current opportunities, the application process and support with your applications.
 Addiction Recovery Community (ARC) Hounslow will be hosting a Recovery Open Day from 12pm to 4pm on Friday, 18 September. It promises to be an inspiring afternoon focused on hope, community and recovery.
This year's theme is the power of heart, brain and courage through creative activities, live performances and the opportunity to connect with local community groups.
Please RVSP to book your place by emailing Val from ARC.
 Find the right support for your child or young person with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Come and talk to professionals in person at one of the monthly SEND drop-in sessions for advice and support.
The next session takes place at Bedfont Community Centre, Bedfont Lane, TW14 9NB on Monday, 14 September from 10am to 12pm.
The Thrive LDN: London Communities Micro Grant Fund offers grants of up to £5,000 to support small, grassroots organisations delivering existing community activities that strengthen wellbeing, resilience and belonging across London.
Thrive LDN is particularly looking to support projects that help some of London's most marginalised and underserved communities.
If you are interested in applying and would like to know more, join an online support workshop on Wednesday, 9 September to find out more.
Applications close on Monday, 21 September at 10am.
 Join Understanding Autism, an inclusive event led by autistic voices from Hounslow's neurodivergent community.
Building on last year's successful sessions there will be something for everyone, including a Q&A, an interactive lunch and information on services.
It kicks off at 10am on Thursday, 24 September at Hounslow House.
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