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<p>The United Kingdom has been operating resettlement schemes for many years and we
already have established and effective networks to accommodate and support resettled
people. The increase in numbers will require an expansion of current networks and
the impact on local communities and infrastructure will need to be managed carefully.
That is why we are working with a wide range of partners to ensure that people are
integrated sensitively into local communities and that we have the right support in
place for unaccompanied refugee children who arrive in the UK from Europe whilst ensuring
we fulfil our obligations to children who are already in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>The
guidance, <em>Statutory Guidance on Promoting the Health and Well-being of Looked
After Children</em>, sets out the health duties for local authorities, clinical commissioning
groups (CCGs) and NHS England. The guidance sets out that local authorities and the
National Health Service should take account any particular needs of the child, including
if they are unaccompanied asylum seekers. This guidance is attached.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst
there are a range of health care professionals, for example youth workers and teachers,
who deliver interventions and support for children and young people with mental health
conditions, clinical need should be determined by a specialist initial assessment
in line with guidance produced by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.</p><p>
</p><p>Local areas have published Local Transformation Plans that set out how mental
health services will be delivered for their population. As part of their plans, local
areas were asked to set out how they planned to meet the needs of more vulnerable
groups, including unaccompanied refugee and asylum seeking children (UASC).</p><p>
</p><p>NHS England ensures that all commissioners of health services have appropriate
arrangements and resources in place to meet the physical, emotional and mental health
needs of looked-after children, including UASC. They will work with local commissioners
to raise awareness of the Resettlement Programme and highlight the additional numbers
of children who will require their attention and support.</p><p> </p><p>Decisions
about the resources needed to meet the mental health and other health needs of all
children and young people, including UASC, are taken at a local level by CCGs. This
may include decisions to recruit additional staff where necessary.</p>
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