Holcombe Grammar School represents Medway in national Baton of Hope suicide prevention campaign


Susan Gould, Safeguarding and Mental Health Lead at Holcombe Grammar School, proudly represented Medway in the national Baton of Hope walk – a campaign “born out of tragedy, fuelled by hope”, dedicated to shining a light on suicide prevention.

On Monday 22 September, Sue carried the baton for the opening stretch of the Medway leg, walking from Medway College to the University campus.

The Baton of Hope tour, which has travelled through towns and cities across the country, brings communities together to open conversations about suicide – the biggest killer of under-35s in the UK. By tackling stigma and promoting understanding, the campaign seeks to create a society where fewer lives are lost and more support is available for those in need.