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Research Article

A qualitative evaluation of mentors’ experiences of a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic mentor scheme for clinical psychologists

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Pages 248-271 | Received 03 Feb 2023, Accepted 28 Feb 2024, Published online: 21 Mar 2024

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