mental illness
Islington Council is addressing its high suicide rate, while Kingston upon Thames Council discussed new mental health legislation.
Islington Council's Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee heard in October 2026 that Islington has the highest suicide rate within the North London NHS Foundation Trust's five local authorities. This finding, presented during the trust's annual performance update, has prompted the development of a joint data analysis tool to better understand and address the issue.
Separately, Kingston upon Thames Council's Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel discussed in July 2026 significant upcoming changes to the Mental Health Act 2025 and the Mental Capacity Act. Discussions focused on how these legislative reforms, which relate to conditions affecting a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviour, will impact local services and residents.
No upcoming meetings are currently listed for this topic. Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions that affect how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, and can impact mood, thinking, and behaviour.
Key facts
- Islington has the highest suicide rate in the North London NHS Foundation Trust's five local authorities. Source
- A joint data analysis tool is being developed to address Islington's suicide rate. Source
- Islington's Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee met on 15 October 2026. Source
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