§ Dr. KumarTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to improve access to mental health services for women from Asian, black and ethnic minority communities. [42391]
§ Jacqui SmithThe Department is introducing a range of initiatives to address issues of inequalities in access to mental health services for people from Asian, black and minority ethnic groups, including
The development of a strategy for women's mental health which highlights the needs of women from black and minority ethnic groups.A strategy on black and minority ethnic mental health, to promote more accessible and appropriate services for people from these groups.