Issue details

Suicide Prevention Strategy

Summary
This report will ask the Cabinet to approve the Kent and Medway Suicide Prevention Strategy.

The report will be considered initially by the Health and Wellbeing Board and by the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Access to Information
The report together with any other documents being considered (unless they contain exempt information) will be available for inspection 5 clear days before the decision is taken by the Cabinet. Copies are available on the Council's website or requested from Democratic Services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk. If you wish to submit information to the Cabinet about the item please also contact Democratic Services.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/09/2025

Decision due: 13 Jan 2026 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor Teresa Murray, Deputy Leader of the Council teresa.murray@medway.gov.uk

Lead director: Dr David Whiting

Contact: Scott Elliott, Head of Health and Wellbeing Services Email: scott.elliott@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 333012.

Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee:: Health and Adult Social Care