“The campaign gives us a fantastic chance to raise awareness of local suicide prevention support and highlight that suicide is everyone's business”
“The Baton of Hope’s visit to Kent and Medway highlights the power of open conversations about mental health”
Dr Kate Langford, Chief Medical Officer at NHS Kent and Medway, said: “The Baton of Hope’s visit to Kent and Medway highlights the power of open conversations about mental health. By encouraging people to speak up, seek support, and not suffer in silence, we can all take meaningful steps toward preventing suicide. If you need urgent help, call 111 and select the mental health option, or call 999 immediately if someone’s life is at risk.”
“Kent Fire and Rescue Service is exceptionally proud to be a part of Baton of Hope”
Leanne McMahon, Assistant Director of Customer & Building Safety for Kent Fire and Rescue Service said: “Kent Fire and Rescue Service is exceptionally proud to be a part of Baton of Hope and to continue working with our partners across the county to prioritise mental health.”
“...the 22 September will be a precious day for everyone in Kent who has experienced loss or rediscovered hope”
Kent County Council's Director of Public Health, Dr Anjan Ghosh, said: “We are committed to working with this inspiring campaign to shine a light on local suicide prevention support, tackle stigma and create lasting change to save lives.
“The response from residents to the appeal for baton bearers has been incredible and the 22 September will be a precious day for everyone in Kent who has experienced loss or rediscovered hope.”
