We aimed to undertake a rapid scoping review to describe the nature and scope of the qualitative research in this area and to summarise the main findings as expressed by study authors. The following research questions were to be answered:

1.

What is the nature and scope of the qualitative evidence on the experiences, views and perceptions of children and young people from non-white British backgrounds and their parents/carers in accessing and engaging with mental health care and support?

2.

What is the nature and scope of the qualitative evidence on the experiences, views and perceptions of those who refer to, provide and commission mental health care and support regarding how children and young people from non-white British backgrounds access and engage with mental health care and support?

Scoping reviews are a type of systematic review that aim to examine the extent, nature and scope of research within a topic area.^15,16 They also typically identify gaps in research and may also summarise and disseminate research findings.^17,18

Therefore, a third objective was:

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To summarise findings from within studies that relate to the two research questions (i.e. focused on seeking, accessing or engaging with mental health care and support), including providing illustrative quotations from study participants.