The Adult Social Care and Public Health Cabinet Committee of Kent Council was scheduled to consider a range of important matters, including the draft budget for adult social care and public health, a new strategy for suicide and self-harm prevention, and contract awards and extensions for various support services. The committee was also due to review performance data and discuss provider fee uplifts.

Draft Revenue, Capital Budget and Mid Term Financial Plan for Adult Social Care and Public Health

The committee was scheduled to review the draft revenue, capital budget, and mid-term financial plan for Adult Social Care and Public Health for the upcoming financial year. This would have provided an overview of the financial resources allocated to these critical services. The relevant documents include the Draft Revenue Capital Budget and Mid Term Financial Plan for Adult Social Care and the Draft Revenue Capital Budget and Mid Term Financial Plan for Public Health.

Suicide and Self Harm Prevention Strategy 2026-2030

A key item on the agenda was the proposed Suicide and Self Harm Prevention Strategy for 2026-2030. This strategy aims to outline the council's approach to tackling suicide and self-harm within the community over the next four years. The committee was expected to consider the Executive Decision Report, the Proposed Record of Decision Appendix A, the Proposed Prevention Strategy for 2026 - 2030, an EQIA, and a Consultation Report. The full Prevention Strategy was also available for review.

Kent Drug & Alcohol Services

The committee was scheduled to discuss Kent Drug & Alcohol Services. This item likely involved a review of the current provision and any proposed changes or future plans for these services. The associated documentation includes the Executive Decision Report, the Proposed Record of Decision Appendix A, and an EQIA.

Kent Carers' Support Service Contract Award

Consideration was to be given to the award of a contract for the Kent Carers' Support Service. This would involve reviewing the proposals and making a decision on which provider would be awarded the contract to deliver these vital services. The relevant reports are the Executive Decision Report, the Proposed Record of Decision, and an EQIA.

Learning Disability/Physical Disability and Mental Health Contract Extension

The committee was scheduled to review a proposal for the extension of contracts related to Learning Disability, Physical Disability, and Mental Health services. This would involve assessing the ongoing need for these services and the terms of any potential extension. The documentation includes the Executive Decision Report, the Proposed Record of Decision, and an EQIA.

Adult Social Care Provider Fee Uplifts 2026/2027

A discussion was scheduled regarding the proposed fee uplifts for Adult Social Care providers for the 2026/2027 period. This item would likely address the financial adjustments to be made for care providers. The committee was to consider the Proposed Record of Decision, the Executive Decision Report, and an EQIA. An additional EQIA specific to the fee uplifts was also provided.

Suicide Bereavement Service

The committee was also scheduled to consider the Suicide Bereavement Service, which is a non-key decision item. This suggests a review or update on the provision of support for those affected by suicide. The relevant documents include the Executive Decision Report, the Proposed Record of Decision Appendix A, and a Summary of Review Findings.

Performance Dashboard

A review of the Adult Social Care and Public Health Performance Dashboard was on the agenda. This would have provided an update on the performance of services against key metrics. The Adult Social Care and Public Health Performance Dashboard Q2 2025-2026 was available for reference, along with Appendix 1 - Performance Tables.

Exercise Pegasus Update

An update on Exercise Pegasus was scheduled to be provided. This exercise likely relates to emergency preparedness or a specific operational initiative. The Exercise Pegasus Updating Report - Summary of Exercise was available.

Work Programme

The committee was also due to discuss its Work Programme, which outlines future items and priorities for the committee. The Work Programme document was provided.

Other items on the agenda included introductory matters, apologies, declarations of interest, and the minutes of the previous meeting held on 12 November 2025, for which the Minutes of the meeting held on the 12 November 2025.pdf were available. Verbal updates from the Cabinet Member, Director of Public Health, and Corporate Director were also anticipated.