Issue details

Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention Strategy (2026-2030)

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

The report was considered initially by the Health and Wellbeing Board on 20 November 2025 and by the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 4 December 2025.

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: 10 Feb 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