Coroners Service – Oakwood House, Maidstone

Arrival:  14:00

Departure: 16:00

Parking: See map. Please park in carpark 2. If full, please use the Coroner staff carpark to the rear of the building. Please do not use the jury carpark.

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Arrival, tea, coffee and networking

Welcome & scene setting – Mark Rolfe, Head of Community Protection, KCC

The role of the Coroner – Area Coroner for Kent & Medway jurisdiction

Q&A

Creation of the facilities at Oakwood to facilitate the work of coroners whilst supporting families – Belinda Hooker, KCC Head of Coroner Service

Questions/networking

To Note:

1)        The Oakwood House facilities are fully accessible. It would be helpful to know in advance if there are any wheelchair users attending to ensure space in       the courtroom.

2)        The majority of the work of the Coroner Service revolves around death and bereavement. Ambassadors who have recently suffered a bereavement may        wish to bear this in mind when deciding whether to attend.

3)        During this visit there will be active inquests being held in some of the court rooms. We would ask Ambassadors to be mindful of this when in the public            areas of the building.