1. Is Your Child Protected Against Measles?

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    There have been a number of measles cases among children in North-West London boroughs over the last few weeks.

  2. Falls Prevention - New Project

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    The Falls service is provided by Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust (HRCH).
    Hounslow Public Health, and other key stakeholders would like to understand more around awareness of the service and barriers to self-referral, and for those who have used the service, any issues around timescales for referrals and how the referral pathway operates.

  3. 'Just Say Something' Suicide Prevention Campaign in Hounslow

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    Safe Space Hounslow Helpline:
    You’ll be able to speak to one of our trained staff, who have experience supporting those who need urgent mental health support.
    You will be asked some basic information, and we will then provide personalised support. 

  4. Soul Purpose 360 Hounslow - First Empowerment Workshop to Support Black and Minoritized Women

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  5. Beat the January Blues - Your Guide to Winter Wellness

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    Whether New Year's Resolutions are your thing or not, we should all make our health and wellbeing a priority this year.
    And we're here to help you do that!

  6. Deaf Votes Count Workshop at the Hounslow Deaf Club

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  7. Deaf Votes Count Workshop at the Hounslow House

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  8. How You Can Help Rough Sleepers to Access Support During Severe Weather

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    Temperatures in Hounslow are expected to fall below freezing over the next few days.
    The Mayor of London has activated a Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) to protect people who are sleeping rough in the borough.

  9. Join Hounslow Wellbeing Network for Free Activities to Improve Your Health

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    The Hounslow Wellbeing Network is a vibrant community in Hounslow that hosts events to enhance mental and physical wellbeing for all.

  10. How Have Your Experiences Made a Difference?

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    Ever wonder how we use the stories you share with us?
    Thanks to people just like you sharing their health and social care experiences, we've been able to champion the changes in healthcare you want to see.

  11. Holocaust Memorial Day Event

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  12. Wellbeing Mondays Kick Off at Brentford Community Hub

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  13. New Dementia Memory Cafés Across Hounslow - Starting Thursday 25 January

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    Leisure centres across Hounslow are set to become venues for new Memory Cafés, supporting people in the borough who are living with dementia.

  14. Accessing NHS Talking Therapies If You Are Experiencing Anxiety or Depression

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    The NHS is encouraging anyone struggling with feelings of depression or anxiety, including excessive worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, or obsessions and compulsions, to seek help through NHS Talking Therapies services.

  15. Watch Films on Maternal Mental Health Among Women from Diverse Backgrounds

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  16. Help Eliminate Cervical Cancer with the HPV Vaccine and Screening in Hounslow

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    Cervical Cancer Prevention Week began on Monday and the NHS is urging everyone to join the fight to eliminate cervical cancer by spreading the word about the HPV vaccine.

  17. Sky Clinic at the Heart of Hounslow

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    The Sky Clinic, a one-stop clinic to provide healthcare advice, treatment and support for men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women, will open on Friday, 26 January.

  18. Enhanced Patient Access to GP Practices in Hounslow

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    Patient access to GP practices has been a long standing concern for residents in Hounslow for a number of years. Issues like long waiting times on the telephone to book appointments, long waits to get an appointment, quality of telephone and online consultations, and problems around the 8am rush, have been persistent challenges.
    In collaboration with ICS and Hounslow Primary Care team we identified questions and developed the survey for enhanced patient access.
    We visited GP practice waiting areas over an 8-week period (August/September 2023) to talk to patients and complete surveys. Healthwatch volunteers played a vital role in this outreach work.

  19. New Memory Cafés Across Hounslow - Supporting Those Affected by Dementia

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  20. Unleash the Fun Every Saturday - London Borough of Hounslow Swimming Club

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    The London Borough of Hounslow Swimming Club is an inclusive, competitive community swimming club and a registered charity.

  21. Brentford FC Community Sports Trust – Stadium Hub for Hire!

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    Brentford FC Community Sports Trust have a great community facility and event space that is available for hire.
    The site houses the West London NHS Recovery and Wellbeing College and delivers a variety of mental and physical health programmes, education and training courses and community building events.

  22. Free Event in Hounslow to Celebrate LGBT+ Healthcare Professionals

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  23. National HIV Testing Week in Hounslow - Getting Tested Benefits Us All

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    This week is National HIV Testing Week and Sexual Health Hounslow (SHH) is calling on people across the borough to test for HIV.

  24. Do Your Bit To Reduce Health Inequalities

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    Are you a local community or voluntary group in Hounslow?
    If so, Hounslow's Borough Based Partnership (BBP) would like to hear from you.

  25. Health & Wellbeing Activities For Hounslow's Over 60s

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    Calling Hounslow’s over 60s.
    It’s your chance to shine thanks to a series of fun fitness activities tailored just to you.

  26. Free Courses at West London Wellbeing and Recovery College

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    West London Wellbeing and Recovery College is open to everyone eighteen and over in Hounslow.
    It offers free educational courses and workshops on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and recovery.

  27. Coffee Morning - Review of Falls Prevention Services in Hounslow

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  28. Coffee Morning - Review of Falls Prevention Services in Hounslow

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  29. Health and Inequalities Roadshow: Isleworth

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  30. Health and Inequalities Roadshow: Hounslow

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  31. Health and Inequalities Roadshow: Feltham

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  32. Health and Inequalities Roadshow: Chiswick

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  33. Are Health and Care Services Working for You? - #ShareForBetterCare

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    Doctors, nurses and healthcare staff are doing their best to provide good quality care.
    But did you know public feedback can play a vital role in helping these services spot issues quickly?

  34. International Woman's Day 2024 - Free Community Event Celebration in Hounslow

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  35. Strength & Balance Classes - Holy Trinity Church in Hounslow on Mondays

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    At StayActive4Life we believe that everybody deserves the help and support to live a more active and healthy life.

  36. Strength & Balance Classes - Holy Trinity Church in Hounslow on Thursdays

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    At StayActive4Life we believe that everybody deserves the help and support to live a more active and healthy life.

  37. Strength & Balance Classes - Danehurst Activity Centre in Brentford on Fridays

    News -

    At StayActive4Life we believe that everybody deserves the help and support to live a more active and healthy life.

  38. Strength & Balance Classes - St Leonard's Church in Heston on Thursdays

    News -

    At StayActive4Life we believe that everybody deserves the help and support to live a more active and healthy life.

  39. Strength & Balance Classes - St Pauls Church in Hounslow on Mondays

    News -

    At StayActive4Life we believe that everybody deserves the help and support to live a more active and healthy life.

  40. Strength & Balance Classes in Hounslow to Reduce the Chance of Having a Fall

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    At StayActive4Life we believe that everybody deserves the help and support to live a more active and healthy life.

  41. Our Strategy: Engaging With Our Community - A Short Survey!

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    Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking your views on health and care in our community to inform our updated strategy.

  42. Patient Experience Report 2023/24: Q3 October – December 2023

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    Read the report on patient feedback collected between October to December 2023.

  43. 🚨 Calling all members of the Type 1 Diabetes community! 🚨

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    You are invited to participate in an essential initiative aimed at shaping the future of type 1 diabetes research.

  44. MULTIVITY - Free or Low Cost Activities for Young People in Hounslow

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    Multivity is a project delivered in partnership with the London Borough of Hounslow Swimming Club and Lampton Leisure.

    The project aims to provide affordable physical activities and sports for young people, particularly those aged 10-16 years and 12-24 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), who live in Hounslow and face barriers accessing these activities.

  45. RELAX - Mood Boost & Relaxation Workshop

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  46. Enter & View: October 2023 - Atfield House

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    Atfield House in Isleworth provides a range of accommodation and services for older people in need of support, from respite care to 24-hour residential care to intermediate care.
    On 30th October 2023, the visit was conducted by a team of Healthwatch Hounslow Authorised Representatives.

  47. Enter & View: February 2024 - Reliant Care –Whitton Road

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    Reliant Care, Whitton Road, provides supported housing and rehabilitation services for vulnerable adults who have mental illness, are trying to recover from substance abuse or alcohol misuse and who have learning disabilities.

    On 29th February 2024, a visit was conducted by a team of Healthwatch Hounslow Authorised Representatives

  48. International Action for Women's Health Day - Women's Health Event

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  49. Health in The Park - Wellbeing Event for All at Lampton Park

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  50. Review of Falls Prevention Services

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    Healthwatch conducted focus group discussions with local residents to understand their perspectives and experiences of falls prevention services in the borough.

    Our representatives carried out table discussions with the attendees in small numbers and had prolonged conversations about falls prevention.

    Questions were asked across several different categories:
    •Awareness of the Falls Prevention services.
    •Review of the Promotional Materials-leaflet/Frequency of Promotional materials/Sources/Accessibility.
    •Self-Referral-Barriers, Motivators.
    •Experience-Lived Experience, Any Concerns, Perception.
    •Support/Collaboration/Suggestions- What has worked well/what could be improved/role of health professionals.