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Trans teenager’s parents call for better emotional support for children awaiting care
Jason Pulman's mother, Emily Pulman, and his stepfather, Mark Pulman, attend his inquest in Hastings, April 12, 2024

THE parents of a transgender teenager who died by suicide have called for greater support for children and families awaiting care.

A jury at the inquest of 15-year-old Jason Pulman concluded in April that systemic failures by services supporting him could have contributed to his death.

Born a girl, Jason was referred to the Gender Identity Development Service by his GP in February 2020 and told in October of that year that he faced a 26-month wait for his first appointment.

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