Health

22 May 2024

Protect against whooping cough

Following a rise in whooping cough cases, health officials are encouraging pregnant women and young children to be vaccinated. Whooping cough is an infection …

1 May 2024

Supporting those with dementia

1 in 3 people living with dementia do not have a diagnosis, according to the Alzheimer’s Society. In support of Dementia Awareness Week (13-19 …

2 Apr 2024

Rat-infested takeaway hit with fine

A takeaway restaurant’s owners have been taken to court after it was briefly forced to close following the discovery of rat poo, flies and …

19 Mar 2024

Big fines for filthy Southall cash and carry

The owners and manager of a Southall cash and carry have been issued fines totalling more than £27,000 after persistently ignoring demands to improve …

28 Feb 2024

Day of Reflection 2024

Pause and join in with the Day of Reflection, organised by Marie Curie, at midday on Sunday 3 March, and pay tribute to those …

24 Jan 2024

Measles – the best defence is vaccination

Measles is a highly infectious disease, and the numbers of cases are on the rise across the borough, London and England. Councillor Josh Blacker, …

15 Jan 2024

Banish the winter blues with Five Ways to Wellness

At a time of year with long, dark, cold nights, Christmas behind us but its costs still piling up, and colds and other viruses …

1 Dec 2023

Living well with HIV thanks to testing

“I know a lot of people might think, well, I’m not at risk, so I’m not going to get an HIV test,” says Southall …

8 Nov 2023

Mental health support for young people

Support for young people to manage their mental health often falls to the adults they are closest to. SAFE Evolve, a new emotional well-being …

1 Nov 2023

Grants to support mental health and wellbeing

Every year, the council sets aside a pot of money for not-for-profit organisations who can bid for grants for community projects and activities that …

11 Oct 2023

Stop smoking this Stoptober

When you stop smoking, good things start to happen — you can begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health. So, this October, …

11 Oct 2023

Carer’s card for peace of mind

If you are a carer, what would happen to the person you look after if something was to suddenly happen to you? This doesn’t …

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