Mind
Councils are currently discussing suicide prevention strategies and the redevelopment of healthcare facilities to improve mental health services.
Richmond upon Thames Council's Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee discussed a progress update on the borough's Suicide and Self-harm Prevention Strategy (2022-2025) in September 2025. A report to the committee stated that Richmond's suicide rate was 9.1 deaths per 100,000, which is higher than the London average of 7.0. The topic "Mind" refers to a mental health charity in England and Wales.
In North Central London, the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed the St Pancras Hospital Transformation Programme in September 2025. This programme involves moving several NHS services from the St Pancras Hospital site by 2027 to modernise facilities and enhance both mental and physical healthcare services. No upcoming council meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
Key facts
- Richmond's suicide rate was 9.1 deaths per 100,000 in September 2025. Source
- This rate is higher than the London average of 7.0 deaths per 100,000. Source
- NHS services are scheduled to move from St Pancras Hospital by 2027. Source
- The St Pancras Hospital Transformation Programme was discussed in September 2025. Source
- Richmond's Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee discussed its suicide prevention strategy in September 2025. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.