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.NHS Hounslow has today received a major boost after a key national report revealed it is continuing to improve.  The NHS watchdog has today (Thursday 15 October 2009) published the results of the 2009 Annual Health Check for all NHS organisations. This year, NHS Hounslow has been rated FAIR for quality of commissioning and FAIR for financial management, up on last year’s performance

We have kicked off this year’s annual national seasonal flu vaccination campaign. The campaign encourages people in Hounslow who are at risk of seasonal flu to protect themselves by getting their free flu jabs through their GP. The jabs are quick, simple and effective; the flu jab will protect them for a year.

Hounslow patients are now able to access comprehensive cardiology services without a visit to hospital, thanks to a new weekly clinic set up by NHS Hounslow at The Heart of Hounslow polyclinic, provided by Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust.

NHS Hounslow is delighted to announce the reappointment of David Cahill as a Non Executive Director. David is chair of the Diabetes UK Hounslow voluntary group and was educated locally. He brings excellent financial and treasury skills learnt working at a senior level for international banks in the City of London. He will have an annual remuneration of £7,765 and has no declared political activity in the last five years or other ministerial appointments.

NHS Hounslow is delighted to announce the reappointment of David Cahill as a Non Executive Director. David is chair of the Diabetes UK Hounslow voluntary group and was educated locally. He brings excellent financial and treasury skills learnt working at a senior level for international banks in the City of London. He will have an annual remuneration of £7,765 and has no declared political activity in the last five years or other ministerial appointments.

This week, NHS Hounslow launched an awareness campaign about Chlamydia and invites young people between the ages of 16 to 24 to for a test for Chlamydia or screen at a local high street chemist.

NHS Hounslow launches a groundbreaking Healthy Smiles’ scheme to improve the oral health of children aged 3 years and over. This scheme is the first of its kind in England and aims to improve awareness and access to NHS dental services where there is most need.

NHS Hounslow kick starts its annual Stop Smoking campaign for Ramadan; this year is from 21 August to 19 September. Ramadan is a time when Muslims abstain from food, drink and for those who smoke, cigarettes, during daylight hours.

NHS Hounslow on Radio Jackie:

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