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<p>Whilst we are not taking steps nationally to address specifically the particular
mental health and wellbeing of ethnic minority girls and young women, we are expanding
access to mental health services through the NHS Long Term Plan, which commits to
investing an additional £2.3 billion a year for mental health services by 2023/24,
so that an additional two million people, including girls and young women from minority
ethnic groups, can access National Health Service-funded mental health support.</p><p>
</p><p>NHS England launched its first <em>Advancing mental health equalities strategy</em>
in October 2020 to support the ambition of reducing mental health inequalities outlined
in the NHS Long Term Plan. The strategy summarises the core actions that NHS England
will take to bridge the gaps for communities faring worse than others in mental health
services, including black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, and women in secure care
settings. A copy of the strategy is attached.</p><p> </p><p>The Government and NHS
England are also taking forward non-legislative work to address racial disparities,
including the piloting of Culturally Appropriate Advocacy services by the Department.
These are exploring approaches to identifying, supporting, and advocating for the
specific cultural needs of people from ethnic minority groups.</p>
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