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Mental health trusts have improved their performance over the past year, with the number of zero-star trusts down from seven to five, writes Simeon Brody.

Almost 80 per cent of mental health trusts are awarded two stars or above in the latest NHS star ratings, up from 64 per cent last year, but only a quarter achieved the top three-star rating.

Charity Mind said the five mental health trusts achieving no stars should be given the support and resources to improve quickly.

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