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
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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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