 13 October 2026
 The Council’s Health Outreach Team (HOT) is in Heston this week giving free health MOTs in the HOT bus. You don’t need to book, just turn up on the day and the friendly team will do the rest.
It’s also a chance to get free Covid-19 and flu vaccines if you're eligible. Don’t forget to bring your NHS number along if you wish to be vaccinated.
Meet the team on:
- Wednesday, 14 October: Heston Community Centre, 10am to 3pm
- Friday, 16 October: Brabazon Road, 10am to 3pm
- Saturday, 17 October: Heston Leisure Centre, 10am to 3pm
You can see future opportunities to meet HOT and get free vaccines on the Council’s website. Dates will be updated regularly when confirmed, so please keep checking in to see what’s coming up near you.
 Autism Hounslow has two coffee mornings this month for parents/carers of a neurodivergent child.
Head down for a chat and free hot drink on:
There will be a wellness event at Holy Trinity Church, Hounslow on Tuesday, 3 November from 11am to 2pm.
Head down for free refreshments and a range of health and wellbeing activities including Otago, a cook and eat session, drawing for wellbeing and more.
You can also chat to people about support for carers, adult learning, heath advice and free wellbeing events.
The event is part of Five Ways to Wellbeing, which will return this year on Monday, 2 November. Look out for further information soon. You can click the button below to see what has happened in previous years.
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 Head to Hounslow House on Wednesday, 18 November for Safe in Hounslow, a free community event bringing together local organisations, council services and community partners.
From 11am to 3pm you can get advice on everyday safeguarding, including your finances and personal relationships. Among our special guests are Barclays Bank (frauds and scams), Crosslight (personal debt) and Shewise (relationships).
Visitors can also learn about making better choices and a collective responsibility around local adult safeguarding. This aligns with this year’s Safeguarding Adults Week theme Every Voice, Every Choice.
 Mahesh, a father of two from Hounslow who looks after his wife Sangeetha, has experienced a very difficult couple of years.
Thanks to Sue at the Health Outreach Team, he was able to access council support while also recognising that he was an unpaid carer.
He said: “I learned so much from Sue. I want to thank her because I wasn’t even aware that I was an unpaid carer and entitled to support. She helped me organise myself and get a Carer’s Assessment, and she also told me about the Carer Cafés.”
Mahesh was recently nominated for a Carer’s Award for an event to be held at Hounslow House on Friday, 20 November.
Head to the Council's website to find out more about the support available to all unpaid carers in Hounslow.
 Find the right support for your child or young person with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Come and talk to the team in person at one of the monthly SEND drop-in sessions, where you can speak to a professional face-to-face for advice and support.
The next drop-in is at Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre and Library on Wednesday, 14 October from 10am to 12pm.
 West Middlesex University Hospital is recruiting Hounslow residents for a range of full and part-time vacancies.
If you're interested in working for the NHS, sign up to join one or more of the online information sessions to learn about the following roles:
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Security Officer - Monday, 26 October, 12pm to 1pm
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Hostess and Healthcare Cleaner - Thursday, 29 October, 12pm to 1pm
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Patient Services Supervisor - Wednesday, 4 November, 11am to 12pm
 Carers can take a break, share experiences and enjoy activities at regular Carer Cafés across the borough this October.
Pop in to one of the following events for respite, company and fun:
- Monday, 19 October - Hounslow House (6th Floor), 7 Bath Road, Hounslow (TW3 3EB), 1pm to 3pm
- Wednesday, 28 October - Bristol Court, United Drive, Feltham (TW14 9AG), 2pm to 4pm
Breaking the Stigma
 There’s no single story of addiction – and sometimes hearing someone else talk openly about their experiences can be the first step towards asking for help.
That’s the message behind Breaking the Stigma, a podcast featuring real-life stories, expert advice and honest conversations about substance use, mental health, recovery and rebuilding lives.
The podcast is for both residents who want support and professionals who work with residents facing addiction.
 Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health and in Hounslow you don't have to do it alone. There are three ways to get free support to stop smoking in our borough. You can choose the option that works best for you:
The Council recently caught up with the Smokefree Three. They are Hounslow residents who have successfully quit using the available help.
Watch the Smokefree Three video to hear from them, learn about the support they chose and decide which route would work best for you.
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