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<p>We have made good progress on, and remain committed to, carrying out the Green
Paper’s core proposals.</p><p>In 2018 we announced the first 25 trailblazer sites
delivering 59 mental health support teams (MHSTs). Rotherham is one of the first 25
trailblazer sites. The first MHSTs started to become operational in early 2020.</p><p>In
July 2019, NHS England confirmed a further 57 areas, developing 123 new MHSTs; a further
104 teams have been commissioned and will begin training in 2020/21.</p><p>Twelve
of the first 25 trailblazer sites, including Rotherham, are also testing four-week
waiting times. They remain on track to deliver a recommendation in 2021/22 for the
phased introduction of an access and waiting time standard for children and young
people’s mental health.</p>
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