1. How to access mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender

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    If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

  2. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  3. GP Registration for Homeless People - Mystery Shopper 2017 Report

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    During 2017, a Healthwatch Hounslow Mystery Shopper contacted GP surgeries across Hounslow to find out how easy it would be for a homeless person or someone who was living in the Borough as a temporary resident to register with their local GP.

  4. How Has Coronavirus Affected You? BAME Communities? August 2020 Report

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    This research project took place as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) and the subsequent lockdown that took effect in England in March 2020. As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, Public Health England have identified thenegative impact of the pandemic on BAME communities. This report looks specifically at BAME data.

  5. How Has Coronavirus Affected You? Review of Recommendations Oct 2021 Report

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    One year on from the publication of our Covid-19 Report, we followed up on the recommendations from the reports. During the summer of 2021 we engaged with service providers and commissioners, to establish whether any of our report recommendations have been implemented.

  6. Improving the ability of BAME individuals to access and obtain support from Health and Social Care Services - April 2022 Report

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    The aim of this work was to further understand BAME health inequalities in the borough of Hounslow. The findings of this report have led to a series of recommendations made by Healthwatch Hounslow.

  7. Audit of GP Websites in Hounslow - January 2022 Report

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    A website audit of all the GP surgeries in the London borough of Hounslow was carried out during January 2022. Evaluations were be based on a set criteria assessing how effective Hounslow GP’s websites were in providing the expected information.

  8. Health & Wellbeing in Hounslow - May 2022 Report

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    During April and May 2022, the London Borough of Hounslow asked Healthwatch Hounslow to run co-production workshops, to gather insight from residents and stakeholders to inform the design of the new health and wellbeing service.

  9. Men's Health Week

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    Various activities are going on to mark 2022 men's health week. These events aim to create awareness of diseases common among men, including prostate cancer.

  10. Black History Month

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    We're supporting Black History Month by recognising the achievements and historical contributions of Black people within our communities. We have highlighted some of the stories of Black healthcare figures who deserve more widespread recognition.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Support LGBTQ+ History Month

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    February is LGBTQ+ History Month, which this year is themed Behind the Lens, celebrating the community's contribution to cinema and film.

  14. Celebrating the borough’s LGBTQ+’s history in February

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    February is LGBTQ+ History Month, which this year is themed Behind the Lens, celebrating the community's contribution to cinema and film.

  15. All-ability cycling sessions to restart this Saturday at Inwood Park

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    All-ability cycling sessions at the Inwood Park Cycling Hub are set to restart this Saturday, 28 January and will now run every Saturday from 9:30am-3:30pm.

  16. Celebrating the borough’s LGBTQ+ history in February

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    February is LGBTQ+ History Month, which this year is themed Behind the Lens, celebrating the community's contribution to cinema and film.

  17. Chiswick stars go over the rainbow

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    Hounslow Council has installed a Rainbow Junction in Chiswick, consisting of four separate crossings in the colours of the progress pride flag.

  18. Celebrating the borough’s LGBT+ history in February

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    Hounslow Council will be hosting a special event in celebration of LGBT+ History Month on the afternoon of 10 February, from 1.30pm - 4pm at Hounslow House.

  19. Embrace Equity

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    Hounslow Council invites you to celebrate International Women’s Day with local community groups, residents and staff in what promises to be a fascinating afternoon on Wednesday, 8 March from 1.30pm.

  20. How Do We Build a Better System? By listening to You

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    Our new report, "The Public’s Perspective: The State of Health and Social Care", takes a step back from the media headlines and NHS data.

  21. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care.