Anchor Counselling

23/10/2025

Neuroscience News - New Alzheimer’s Mutation Weakens Brain’s Immune Defense
Read about the research, which explored how this mutation impacts microglial function to increase risk for Alzheimer's Disease.

A new study has identified a mutation in the TREM2 gene that disrupts the brain’s ability to clear toxic amyloid plaques, increasing Alzheimer’s disease risk.

22/10/2025

Mind-Axis Third Place - Find out about two upcoming opportunities for young people to join. Taster Session 25 October (open to all young people ages 18-30) - https://buff.ly/CGginwz
The next 4-week programme starts on Saturday 8 November 2025! https://buff.ly/DYHbBJa

21/10/2025

Neuroscience News - Older Adults See Ambiguous Faces as Happier
A new study from NTNU shows that older people tend to interpret ambiguous facial expressions as positive to a greater extent than younger people. Read more -

A new study reveals that older adults are more likely than younger people to interpret ambiguous facial expressions as happy rather than angry.

20/10/2025

NHS Better Health Every Mind Matters - Dealing with life's challenges
We all go through difficult times, and it can be a healthy reaction to feel negative emotions when facing challenges. Learn more about what affects mental health and where to find help.

We all go through tough times and the right way to respond is different for everyone. Learn more about what can affect our mental health and where to get help.

20/10/2025

Hounslow Council and Hounslow Safeguarding Adults Board is hosting a ‘Safe in Hounslow’ information and advice marketplace event:
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
1100 to 1500
Ground Floor, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3EB

Safe in Hounslow

19/10/2025

Garden Together at Chiswick House & Gardens is the exciting new gardening sessions taking place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday morning of every month. 10.30am–12pm. in the beautiful Kitchen Garden. Find out more.

Gardening TogetherGarden Together at Chiswick House & Gardens is our exciting new gardening sessions taking place on Wednesday mornings in the beautiful Kitchen Garden. Working closely with our Kitchen Gardener and experienced volunteers, groups can visit together to take part in a range of seasonal...

18/10/2025

Gambling Commission - Helping you get information about gambling in Great Britain and find support when you need it. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling-related problems, contact the National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.

A list of organisations which offer help to those who are struggling with gambling related harms.

17/10/2025

Mental Health Foundation - Work-life balance
Find out how you can help yourself and how your workplace can help. A healthy work-life balance will mean different things to us all, not just splitting your time 50/50 between work and leisure.

Work-life balance - how do I know if my work-life balance is unhealthy, helping yourself, how your workplace can help.

16/10/2025

Mind-Axis Third Place - Find out about two upcoming opportunities for young people to join. Taster Session (open to all young people ages 18-30) - https://buff.ly/CGginwz
The next 4-week programme starts on Saturday 8 November 2025! https://buff.ly/DYHbBJa

15/10/2025

Hounslow Community Foodbox provides emergency food, support and advice to people living in the London Borough of Hounslow. Find out how to donate. volunteer and get help: emergency food, support and advice to residents. https://buff.ly/ybyn1vP

14/10/2025

NHS Better Health Every Mind Matters - Create Your Own FREE MIND PLAN
Improve your mental health with our Mind Plan
Create your own FREE Mind Plan, find an action plan with tips from mental health experts, to help you:

Take our quick, 5-question quiz for personalised tips and advice to help you sleep better, feel more in control and deal with anxiety and stress.

13/10/2025

Hounslow Adult Social Care pop-up info shop with Carers Advisors, TOMORROW 1000 to 1500, West Middlesex Hospital Atrium, Twickenham Road, Isleworth TW7 6AF. https://buff.ly/ZZPAhad