1. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  2. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

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    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  3. What is Monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?

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    Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

  4. Care Plans for Vulnerable Adults at Hounslow GP Practices Review - December 2016 Report

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    This review will examines the progress that local Practices in Hounslow have been making towards achieving the Hounslow Clinical Commissioning Group’s aim to introduce proactive Care Plans for some of the more Vulnerable Adults in each of the Practices with GPs as pivotal points in the care and management of the health of these patients to help them stay out of hospital, maximise patient involvement and reduce unnecessary admissions.

  5. Cancer Screening Awareness: Question and Answer Virtual Event - August 2021 Report

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    Since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the number of people taking up cancer screening appointments and attending cancer referral appointments has decreased significantly. We wanted to find out more.

  6. Summary of Integration Index Report - September 2021

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    Healthwatch Ealing and Healthwatch Hounslow produced a Health and Care Experience profile about a woman with multiple health conditions, including recent experience of care for a cardiovascular condition.

  7. Free Blood Pressure Check for Hounslow Residents

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    As part of a national Know Your Numbers campaign week, taking place from 5-11th September, the drive aims to reach those with high blood pressure but don’t know it.

  8. Type 2 diabetes Prevention week

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    Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week takes place from 23rd-29th May this year. About 13.6 million people in the UK are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes but for many people, there are steps they can take to reduce the risk.

  9. Practical steps for Covid-19

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    The Government will end remaining Covid restrictions in England from the 24 February, including the legal requirement to self-isolate, as part of a "Living with Covid" plan.

  10. Your HealthCare and Hounslow & Richmond Community Healthcare Trust new roles

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    Would you like to shape the future of Patient Safety within the NHS?

  11. New measures announced in response to the Omicron variant

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    The government has announced that England will move to Plan B in response to the risks of the Omicron variant.

  12. Join your Local Healthwatch Committee

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    Do you have an interest in health and social care? Would you like to help us shape services for the future? 

  13. West Middlesex Vaccine Hub opens to 12 – 16 year olds

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    Chelsea and Westminster Hospital are now offering the vaccine to 12 – 16 year olds this coming 15 and 16 January at West Middlesex University Hospital site.

  14. OMICRON: What are England’s Mask Rules Now?

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    People now have to wear face coverings in shops and on public transport, as well as at transport hubs like railway stations and airports.

  15. OMICRON: How are Covid Rules and Booster Jabs Changing?

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    There are several new measures in place now with more information on boosters.

  16. Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

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    Pancreatic cancer develops when cells in the pancreas grow out of control, forming a lump. You might hear this called a tumour or mass.

  17. HPV Vaccine Cutting Cervical Cancer by Nearly 90%

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    The human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccine is cutting cases of cervical cancer by nearly 90%, the first real-world data shows.

  18. Movember - Men's Health Awareness

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    The Movember movement aims to help men live happier, healthier, longer lives by funding various projects. Movember brings awareness to mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

  19. Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in Hounslow?

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    There have been more than nine million confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and 140,000 people have died, government figures show.

  20. Covid Booster Jabs Available at Walk-in Sites in England

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    Booster jabs to protect against Covid are now available at walk-in sites in England as the NHS hopes to bolster uptake ahead of a "challenging" winter.

  21. Breast Cancer Awareness Months - Know What Symptoms To Look For

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    As breast cancer is one of the many common cancers in the UK, this article aims to inform you about the signs and symptoms and tips on checking for one.

  22. Women and Girls Network (WGN) Helplines

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    Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a free, women-only organization that supports self-identifying women and girls in London who have experienced gender-based violence or are at risk of violence.

  23. Flu Jab Vital this Winter along with Covid Vaccine

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    The public are being reminded to come forward for their flu jab to maximize their protection ahead of winter.

  24. Protect them from polio

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    Children aged from one to nine in London are being strongly encouraged to get a free dose of the polio vaccine. For some children this may be an extra dose on top of their routine vaccinations. For others, it may bring them up to date with their vaccinations.

  25. Hounslow Heath Community Walks - every Monday

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    The free Hounslow Heath Community walks are for everyone - they are on every Monday from 10am until 11am and are suitable for any ability.

  26. Covid-19 and flu vaccines in pregnancy

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    If you want to find out more about what it means to get the Covid-19 and the flu vaccinations whilst you’re pregnant then join this webinar on the 30 November from 6 to 7.30pm.

  27. Share your views on healthy Hounslow

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    There's still time to have your say on the borough's new Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

  28. Grants to fund projects that benefit mental health or aim to prevent suicides

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    Rethink Mental Illness have been given over £230k to fund projects in North West London that aid mental health or aim to prevent suicides and approximately £27k of that is set aside to spend on projects in Hounslow. Rethink welcome collaborations and multi-borough applications as well as smaller neighbourhood-based initiatives.

  29. Heston Cost of Living Marketplace

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    Heston Community Centre hosts the third Cost of Living Marketplace event on Saturday, 3 December.

  30. International Day of Persons with Disabilities event at Hounslow House

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    Hounslow Council will be hosting a free event in celebration of this year’s IDPD on Thursday, 1 December from 2pm until 4pm.

  31. Make 2023 the year you become smoke free

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    The free BetterPoints health and exercise activity app is now offering users a big bonus of 10,000 extra points for signing up to the Smoke Free 23 smoking cessation program.

  32. Tell us your story of maternal mental health care

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    Pregnancy is a major life event for any family. It can be joyful and fulfilling but also challenging. We’re launching a national survey to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents. Share your story with us !

  33. The best ways to get NHS help this winter

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    There are lots of NHS services available to help you if you or your family are unwell.

  34. Don't drink and drive this Christmas

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    People across Hounslow are being encouraged to take responsibility for their actions during this festive period by not driving under the influence of alcohol, and to stop friends drinking and taking to the roads.

  35. Prevent and protect for World Aids Day

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    This Thursday (1 December), is World Aids Day
    The big message for World Aids Day is:
    "Be Sure. Know the Four"

  36. Keep warm, keep well this winter

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    The Met Office has forecast the likelihood of colder weather and icy conditions later this week.

  37. Become undefeatable this winter

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    Exercise can be a challenge for those with a long term health condition or limited mobility, especially during the winter months.

  38. Hounslow Council urges residents to take care in cold weather

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    Health officials within Hounslow Council are alerting residents about cold and icy weather over the days ahead.

  39. Free multi-sport for West London's children

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    Brentford Community Sports Trust welcomes people new to West London to join its free weekly gymnastics and multi-sport sessions for younger children.

  40. Vaping- who is this for?

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    Smoking tobacco kills people who are long-term users and there is significant evidence that it remains one of the lethal causes of death in the UK. The priority for tobacco control is to reduce the number of people smoking any known tobacco products to reduce inequalities.

  41. Strep A infections - what you need to know

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    You might have heard about Step A infections in the news over recent days.

  42. Take care near frozen lakes and ponds

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    If you're out and about in Hounslow’s parks and open spaces, never go near frozen ponds, lakes and rivers.

  43. Submit your sport or exercise group to the OpenActive local directory

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    Hounslow Borough Council is using an innovative new approach called OpenActive to make physical activities searchable and rewardable within the BetterPoints Hounslow exercise activity app.

  44. Prescription reminder – don’t run out over the Christmas and New Year holidays

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    Make sure you don't run out of medication during cold weather or over the holidays.

  45. Beat the winter blues with video tips from We Are Undefeatable

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    According to data from Sport England, almost three quarters of those living with a long-term health condition have said they feel their physical activity is restricted during winter due to the weather.

  46. Make a date to kick the habit

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    This year, give yourself the best Christmas present ever and commit to quitting smoking.

  47. Enrol with the Wellbeing College

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    Spring into a new direction in 2023 with a course at Hounslow's Wellbeing and Recovery College.

  48. How to stay well this winter

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    Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need.

  49. The best way to get NHS help this winter

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    With pressure continuing to mount on local health services, the NHS is urging Hounslow residents to use 111 online as the first place to go for the help they need.

  50. Cost of Living Marketplace at Hounslow House on 11 January

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    Hounslow House is hosting the first Cost of Living Marketplace of 2023, on Wednesday, 11 January, from 1pm - 5pm.