Sharon Roots

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 10.00 am

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Kent Council met on Wednesday, 4th February 2026, to discuss several key issues affecting local health services. The committee received updates on the proposed integration of Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) and Medway Community Healthcare (MCH), the ongoing collaboration between South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) and South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS), and the response from Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust to recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) findings. The committee also reviewed its work programme for the upcoming year.

Adult Social Care and Public Health Cabinet Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Adult Social Care and Public Health Cabinet Committee met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss the draft revenue and capital budget for Adult Social Care and Public Health, alongside updates on performance and key strategies. Decisions were made regarding the adoption of the Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention Strategy, the recommissioning of drug and alcohol services, contract extensions for carer support and learning disability services, and proposed fee uplifts for adult social care providers.

County Council - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 10.00 am

The County Council convened on Thursday, 18 December 2025, to discuss a range of significant matters including the implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant, proposed changes to committee structures, and the annual report on corporate parenting. The meeting also addressed the critical issue of water supply failures in Tunbridge Wells and reviewed the council's strategic direction.

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Kent Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 4th December 2025, to discuss several key healthcare issues affecting the Kent and Medway area. These include an update from the Chief Executive of NHS Kent and Medway, the relocation of the Prosthetic Limb Service, and the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust's response to a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report. The committee will also consider the Healthwatch Kent Annual Report 2024-25.

Adult Social Care and Public Health Cabinet Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Adult Social Care and Public Health Cabinet Committee of Kent County Council met on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. Key discussions included the Adult Social Care and Health Complaints Report for 2024/2025, the Adult Social Care Performance Dashboard for Quarter 2 of 2025/2026, and the Accommodation Market Position Statement for 2025-2035. A significant decision was made to recommission Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) services in primary care for a period of six years and four months, with an estimated cost of £13 million.