1. The Personal Care Framework: Measuring The Impact. Interim Report 2016

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    IN 2016, Hounslow CCG and the London Borough of Hounslow asked Healthwatch Hounslow to undertake a report on the Personal Care Framework (PCF) with the original objective being to evaluate how successfully the PCF has been implemented in the borough.

  2. The Experiences of Integrated Care by Women in Ealing & Hounslow - March 2021 Report

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    Healthwatch Ealing and Healthwatch Hounslow were commissioned by NHS England to undertake a piece of research into the Integrated Care System regarding how women with multiple long-term health conditions, including a cardiovascular condition were supported by local services.

  3. 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.

  4. Enter and View: February 2017 - St Stephen Road Project

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    St Stephen’s Road (SSR) is a vulnerable Young Persons’ Hostel. The property consists of two residential houses that
    have been joined together.

  5. Counselling for Ukraine in Hounslow

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    Mind Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow are providing free counselling for refugees and anyone affected by the war in Ukraine.

  6. Workshop Reports: Over 65 Workshop - Chiswick Pier Trust July 2019

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    Hounslow Clinical Commissioning Group (HCCG) has commissioned Healthwatch Hounslow to organise and help facilitate several workshops throughout the year. Each workshop will focus on a specific strategic priority of the HCCG.

  7. New Medequip User Group Launched!

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    Your Voice in Health & Social Care (YVHSC) is working in partnership with Medequip to improve the quality of daily living for thousands of people using mobility equipment and aids.

  8. Do you have experience of safeguarding?

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    Your voice is important to us. Join the London Safeguarding Voices Group to make a difference in safeguarding across London

  9. Workshop Reports: LTC Long Term Conditions Workshop - Hounslow Arts Centre September 2019

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    Hounslow Clinical Commissioning Group (HCCG) has commissioned Healthwatch Hounslow to organise and help facilitate several workshops throughout the year. Each workshop will focus on a specific strategic priority of the HCCG.

  10. Workshop Reports: Winter Health Workshop - Age UK Hounslow December 2019

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    Hounslow Clinical Commissioning Group (HCCG) has commissioned Healthwatch Hounslow to organise and help facilitate several workshops throughout the year. Each workshop will focus on a specific strategic priority of the HCCG.

  11. Warm Spaces to get cosy this winter

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    In an attempt to help residents who would be struggling to heat their homes this winter, the Hounslow Council is arranging a network of warm spaces for them across the borough.

  12. Safeguarding Adults Forum 2024 in Hounslow

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    Healthwatch Hounslow are hosting a Lived-experience Adult Safeguarding Panel - Join us now and make a difference!

  13. FREE support for local families to make healthy changes to their lifestyle from BeeZee Bodies

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    Free support for children aged 5-15 years old and their families living in Hounslow who are outside the healthy weight range.

  14. Free Information and Advice for Unpaid Carers in Hounslow

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    Harrow Carers are promoting a new service to Hounslow to unpaid carers where their target group is over 65. However, they can take referrals under this age.

  15. Where can I find a warm space in Hounslow?

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    Until March 2023, warm spaces are being opened across Hounslow so that people have somewhere they can go if they are struggling to heat their homes.

  16. Homelink Day Respite Centre in Whitton TW2

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    Day Centre, Carer Support and dedicated volunteers supporting those with Dementia, Parkinson's, stoke, MS, mobility issues and social isolation.

  17. Heston Cost of Living Marketplace

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    Heston Community Centre hosts the third Cost of Living Marketplace event.

  18. Welcome to your Warm Spaces

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    Hounslow's network of warm spaces continues to grow thanks to support from the borough's community and voluntary groups.

  19. 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.

  20. More help for unpaid carers

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    Help is available for Hounslow residents who devote their time freely to care for someone close to them.

  21. 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.

  22. Come inside, you’re welcome

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    Hounslow Council has announced a network of over 30 Warm Spaces across the borough.

  23. Hounslow Safeguarding Children Partnership

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    Partners in Hounslow are working together to keep children and young people in our borough safe from harm outside the home.

  24. Family support during the cost of living crisis

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    There is a range of support available for families with children during the cost of living crisis.

  25. Keeping Hounslow safe together - Hounslow Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSCP)

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    Partners in Hounslow are working together to keep children and young people in our borough safe from harm outside the home.

  26. Have your say at Feltham Assembly Hall

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    Our new area forums have proven something of a hit with local residents. If you live in the west of the borough, why not make your way to the Feltham Assembly Hall next Thursday.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. SAFE SPACE HELPLINE HOUNSLOW - Mind HFEH

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    Are you struggling and not sure where to seek support?
    The Safe Space Helpline is a specialised mental health support for those 18+ in the London Borough of Hounslow, delivered by Mind HFEH.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. Enter and View: October 2022 - Bristol Court Extra Care Housing (Hounslow) Revisit

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    Bristol Court is a purpose-built extra care housing scheme with 94 beds, where residents have their own self-contained flat and front door with personal care and support services available (depending on their care package). On 11th October 2022 we visited the housing scheme and spoke to residents, family and staff following a previous visit in July 2021.

  34. Warm Spaces for cold places

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    Hounslow Council and its partners have opened a network of warm spaces across the borough to help people cope with the cold weather.

  35. Hounslow Council launches partnership with sight loss charities

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    Hounslow Council has entered into a new partnership with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and the Middlesex Association for the Blind (MAB) to support people affected by sight loss in our borough.

  36. Join us for a film screening to save lives

    News -

    Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. The average is 12 men a day - one every two hours.

  37. Patient Experience

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    Take a few minutes to share your experience, good or bad, with us!

  38. Three's company with Hounslow u3a

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    Hounslow u3a is an organisation for retired or semi-retired people who want to meet others for learning and leisure activities.

  39. Former midwife relishes fostering role

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    It's Fostering Fortnight and Hounslow Council are celebrating Hounslow’s foster carers, who make such a difference to so many children’s lives.

  40. Softly does it with new Early Help and Safeguarding referral process

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    Hounslow Council are currently in the process of soft launching a new and improved Children’s referral process for early help, family support and safeguarding services.

  41. Healthwatch Hounslow 2022-2023 Annual Report

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    Our 2022 - 2023 Annual Report highlights our achievements as the patient voice over the last twelve months.

  42. Where to get help if you have had a fall or are at risk of falling

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    Falls are a common and serious health issue for older people, with around a third of all people aged 65 and over falling each year, increasing to half of those aged 80 and over.

  43. This Position is Now Closed

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    We are recruiting for an Operations and Research Manager (Maternity cover) to deliver all aspects of the Healthwatch Hounslow service in line with statutory duties, service specification, agreed KPIs and the YVHSC model of delivery.

  44. Cancer Screening Project

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    Healthwatch ran a project on identifying the barriers to cancer screening for the North West London Integrated Care System. The findings were then presented as a poster at the cancer event held at the Irish Cultural Centre on 6 July 2023.

  45. Enter & View: July 2023 - Optima Care –New Heston Road

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    Optima Care, New Heston Road, is a 5 bedded detached house supported living accommodation/service for individuals with complex learning disabilities and/or autism. On 25th July 2023 the visit was conducted by one Healthwatch Hounslow Lead Authorised Representative.

  46. 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.

  47. Hounslow Council Releases Report on Conditions Faced by Asylum Seekers

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    Hounslow Council's Public Health team has put together a report that highlights the plight of asylum seekers living in temporary accommodation across the borough.

  48. How to Access Support for People Sleeping Rough During Severe Weather

    Advice and Information -

    Temperatures in Hounslow fell below freezing several times last week.
    They will likely do so again in the coming weeks and months.

  49. Hounslow Connect - A Warm Welcome Awaits Across Hounslow

    Advice and Information -

    Hounslow Council and partners are teaming up to provide spaces and places for residents to keep warm and to keep the bills down, while at the same time accessing help, support, and the opportunity to learn new skills.

  50. Night Shelter for Rough Sleepers

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    Last week, the night shelter for rough sleepers in The Holy Trinity Church Hounslow opened.
    It will be open seven days a week from 8pm – 8am from 1 December to 31 March.