Agenda

To approve the records of the meetings held on 26 November 2025 and 4 December 2025.

The Chairperson will announce any late items which do not appear on the main agenda but which he/she has agreed should be considered by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the report. 

Members are invited to disclose any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or Other Significant Interests in accordance with the Member Code of Conduct. Guidance on this is set out in agenda item 4.

The purpose of this report is to update the Committee on the findings of the most recent inspection of urgent and emergency care services at Medway Maritime Hospital, the work underway to act on its findings and improve services for patients.

This report sets out a submission from the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust (KMMH) on the work that is underway in response to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) review and on the work that is underway within the Trust to ensure a safe transition of the Children and Young People Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) and All Age Eating Disorders (AAEDS).

The report also sets out a submission from the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (K&MICB) providing an update from the ICB’s perspective on the transfer of Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) and All Age Eating Disorders Services (AAEDS) to KMMH.

This report presents Medway Council’s refreshed Adult Social Care Strategy 2025 – 2028. Developed in response to increasing demand, rising complexity of need, and financial pressures, the strategy sets out a clear goal and mission to help people live safely, stay independent, and be treated with dignity and respect. It is shaped by extensive consultation and aligns with statutory duties and wider system priorities. The strategy outlines five strategic commitments and a phased delivery plan, supported by the Adult Social Care Transformation and Improvement Programme. It will guide future commissioning, investment, and service development, ensuring Adult Social Care remains responsive, inclusive, and sustainable.

This report provides the Committee with an overview of the Transitions Team in Adult Social Care. It outlines the team’s structure, roles, and responsibilities, as well as the referral pathways and criteria for accessing the service. The report details current demand levels and pressures, while also highlighting key strengths such as the team’s commitment to person-centred planning, strong partnership working, and proactive efforts to improve data quality and forecasting.

This report outlines the legislative framework within which the local authority fulfils its statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (MHA) 1983, including the statutory timeframes that govern these duties. It also sets out the current composition and operating model of the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) service. Additionally, the report sets out the current demand of the AMHP Service and explores the current strengths, challenges and opportunities ahead for the AMHP Service in Medway.