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.