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Mental health fund for migrant children launches

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Councils and charities are being invited to apply for a £2.5m mental health fund to support refugee children from Ukraine, Afghanistan and Hong Kong.
Around Around 100,000 children from the three countries are set to be eligible for support through the funding. Picture: Ministry of Defence
Around Around 100,000 children from the three countries are set to be eligible for support through the funding. Picture: Ministry of Defence

The funding aims to boost access to counselling and therapy for young people under the age of 21 from the three countries who are now living in the UK.

It is also set to pay for English language courses, job training and higher education support, according to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, which has launched the funding stream.

The funding can also pay for support to help children retain their cultural identity and help them integrate into their local communities.

Around 100,000 children from the three countries are set to be eligible for support through the funding.

Applications close on 1 November. An online event for applicants is being held on 6 October. Those interested are being asked to email CYPRFund@levellingup.gov.uk 

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