Key Points
- Free community health event for families in Hounslow at Reach Academy, Feltham, on 14 November 2025 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
- Event targets families with children aged 0–18 and expectant parents
- Supported by NHS, Hounslow council, and local partners
- Offers practical advice, demonstrations, and fun activities to boost family health and wellbeing confidence
- Activities include life-saving skills like managing choking and CPR, taster sessions, food demos, flu and COVID-19 vaccines for eligible attendees
- Access to mental health support, blood pressure checks, NHS Health Checks, childhood vaccination advice, and local Maternity Voices representatives
- Special features like smoothie bike, healthy drinks, swimming lesson offers, quizzes, and prizes
- West London NHS Trust Health Visiting Advice Line Team offers a related free online parent workshop on managing fever in young children on 18 November 2025
What is the ‘Let’s Get Healthier Together’ Event?
As reported by the Hounslow Council press office, the ‘Let’s Get Healthier Together’ event is a free community health initiative designed to support families in Hounslow at Reach Academy, 53–55 High Street, Feltham. Scheduled for Friday, 14 November 2025, between 3:00pm and 5:00pm, the event welcomes families with children from birth to 18 years, as well as expectant parents, to engage in activities and receive important health information.
The event, backed by the NHS, the Hounslow council, and several local health partners, aims to foster a community environment where families feel equipped and empowered to look after their health and wellbeing.
Who Can Attend and What Activities Are Available?
According to an official statement from Hounslow Council, all local families and expectant parents are encouraged to attend this inclusive event.
Visitors will be offered a range of practical workshops and activities:
- Training in life-saving techniques including how to manage choking and perform CPR in children
- Taster activity sessions and live food preparation demonstrations
- Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for those who are eligible
- Opportunities to meet representatives from local Maternity Voices groups
- Access to mental health support and advice services
- Blood pressure checks and full NHS Health Checks available on-site
- Consultations with nurses about childhood vaccinations
- Fun physical activities including trying the smoothie bike to make healthy drinks while cycling
- Information on local swimming lessons and activity offers catering to children and young people
- Health quizzes with prizes to encourage participation and learning
How Does the Event Support Families’ Health and Social Care Needs?
As emphasised by Dr. Sarah Khan, NHS Hounslow’s community health coordinator, the event is
“about bringing local health, social care, and community teams together to make it easier for families to get the right support, at the right time.”
The event serves as a bridge connecting families to important health resources and advice, incentivising participation with interactive and fun sessions aimed at educating and empowering.
What Additional Support is Offered for Parents of Young Children?
The West London NHS Trust Health Visiting Advice Line Team is offering a complementary free online workshop titled ‘The Do’s and Don’ts of Fighting a Fever’ on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, from 10:30am to 11:30am. This session targets parents and carers of children aged four and under.
Led by the Health Visiting Advice Line Team, as covered by West London NHS Trust communications, the interactive workshop will address common parental questions such as:
- Should you really feed a cold and starve a fever?
- How high a fever is too high?
- When is it necessary to contact your GP practice?
Parents and carers will be given clear guidance on managing fever safely at home and recognising when to seek medical help. The online event can be accessed through the NHS Teams platform.
Where and When is the Event Happening?
The ‘Let’s Get Healthier Together’ event is hosted at Reach Academy, located at 53–55 High Street, Feltham. The date and time are Friday, 14 November 2025, from 3.00pm until 5.00pm, with the last entry at 5.00pm.
The supporting free online workshop by West London NHS Trust is set for Tuesday, 18 November 2025, at 10:30am and is available via an online link open to all parents and carers.
