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New Heights CIC is launching a Christmas appeal to open a specialist children’s care home in the UK for young people aged 10–17 who are often turned away elsewhere. With in-house therapy, life skills and education support, the not-for-profit service will offer safety, stability and hope. Donations will help open the home’s doors.

The newly launched Hillingdon Vision Media Trust (HVMT) is redefining what community media can mean — using creative arts not just to teach, but to connect people, rebuild trust, and inspire change.

At Hillingdon Vision, we know that mental health matters just as much as physical health. That’s why we’re proud to support Hillingdon Mind , a charity dedicated to improving the lives of people in our borough who are experiencing mental health challenges. Hillingdon Mind provides a wide range of services, from counselling and support groups to wellbeing activities and community outreach. Their work helps people feel heard, supported, and less alone – something that’s needed

At Hillingdon Vision, we believe the best things happen when the community comes together. One of the organisations we’ve been especially proud to support is the Hillingdon Stroke Association, a group that provides a lifeline for people and families living with the effects of a stroke. The Stroke Association offers so much – from advice and peer groups to the simple reassurance of being around people who truly understand. Their work is inspiring, and we’ve loved finding wa

Hillingdon Council is actively recruiting foster carers to support children in care, offering an unrivaled payment and benefits package. Loc

Hillingdon Hospital's redevelopment has been officially approved as part of the government's New Hospitals Programme.

After losing her hearing in one ear at the age of 33, Ann Sargent faced years of struggle, isolation, and frustration. Now, she helps others

In a time when LGBTQ+ rights face increasing challenges, one woman in Hillingdon is taking a stand. Rachel Hepburn, a mental health social w

Hillingdon Hospital will begin its long-awaited rebuild by 2027-2028 after being included in the government's new hospital programme. Origin

Parenting is often a journey filled with joy and challenges, but for many families in the London Borough of Hillingdon, this journey can be particularly overwhelming. IMAGE: HOMESTART HILLINGDON From the pressures of raising young children to dealing with post-natal depression, illness, disability, or the demands of multiple births, the weight of family life can become too much to bear. This is where Home-Start Hillingdon steps in to offer much-needed support. Home-Start Hil

Last year, Hillingdon saw dozens of individuals sleeping on the streets, according to recent estimates. This trend mirrors a national surge in homelessness across England, with advocacy groups attributing the rise to the government's perceived inability to address the housing crisis effectively. Despite the government's previous commitment to eliminate rough sleeping by 2024, the numbers have seen a sharp increase since the conclusion of the "Everyone In" initiative in 2021.

The Hillingdon Borough is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and resources for disabled individuals, aiming to ensure their well-being, inclusion, and empowerment within the community. With a strong commitment to accessibility and a wide range of initiatives, Hillingdon offers various forms of assistance tailored to the unique needs of its disabled residents. This article highlights the support available to disabled individuals in the Hillingdon Borough. 1. Accessib

Greetings everyone! My name is Lizzie. I am a retired RN, Primary School teacher and Lay Magistrate aged 69 and a Resident of Uxbridge for the past 29 years. 3 years ago after 5 years of worsening health, in order to maintain my independence, I had to start using a Mobility Boot Scooter. The Disability Discrimination Act was made law in 1995 and replaced by the Equality Act of 2010. I quickly discovered that some shop owners and other establishments have not followed the la

Britain’s “Sewage shame” continues to worsen, according to campaigners who warn that the drinking water, for up to 2 million Londoners, may be at risk of contamination. The group says millions of Londoner's drinking water is at risk Campaigners fear that a rare chalk aquifer in the Colne Valley Regional Park has been Contaminated heavily with carcinogenic chemicals and raw sewage. Colne Valley Biteback is calling for changes to the way our natural watercourses are protected

Local Faith leaders met with the Mayor of Hillingdon Cllr Becky Haggar, to discuss the cost of living and how the council and faith leaders can work together to support residents through the crisis. Mayor stood with local faith group leaders Faith leaders from the Hillingdon Inter-faith group, made up of several religious group leaders across the borough, met with the Mayor of Hillingdon to discuss the support available to residents of Hillingdon. Several support options were

Routines are part of everyday life for all of us. Habits that sneak up on you, that you don’t even always realise you’re doing the same thing day after day, after day… Quite often, you don’t realise you are stuck in a rut until you’re deep into one. You lose motivation, creativity and everything just feels a little meaningless… you can’t bring yourself to care and lack the energy to make a change. Sound familiar? Bringing yourself out of a mental rut needs action – but we’re

All skin types benefit from daily cleansing and moisturising but knowing your skin type can really help you personalise your routine to your skins needs… to give your skin the care and protection it deserves! Did you know there’s a simple way to work it out? Here’s how Wash your face with a gentle cleaner and wait for around 30 minutes (without applying anything on top). Keep reading to see what skin type you fit in to. Please be aware that external factors can also impact th

Daily life is full of stress these days. From work, to family and everything in between… life can be stressful. Let’s face it: quite often, stressful situations in your life are unavoidable… but you can arm yourself with selfcare practices to boost your resilience and help destress you at the end of a long day… here’s what you can do. Meditate Meditation can feel impossible when you’re stressed, but there are plenty of apps and videos out there now to help guide you through i

How often have you found yourself in the situation where life gets busy, either work or personal lives and suddenly all of your self-care habits fall to the wayside? It's easy to let things slide, but you owe it to yourself to make your own wellbeing and self-care a priority. But self-care doesn’t always have to be about the big things–those small, everyday habits can also make all the difference. So today, we’re sharing 5 simple ways you can practise self-care every day… som

Selfcare is an essential part of your wellbeing. It’s more than just ‘treating yourself’ or ‘doing what feels good’ and quite often, these ideas aren’t always in line with what self-care is really about… because sometimes, people confuse self-care and self-soothing. What is self-care? Selfcare is about taking care of yourself not just for now, but for the future too. It’s about making you feel rejuvenated, to help you keep going. ‘Filling your cup’ as some people say. It also