Mother of trans boy who died in mental health unit calls for public inquiry

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The mother of a transgender boy who died after self-harming in a mental health unit is calling for a public inquiry into his care.

Charlie Millers, 17, was found unconscious in his room at Prestwich Hospital in Manchester in 2020 and was the third person to die at the unit in under a year.

His mother Sam Millers says '"Three deaths in nine months due to the same observation failings is really concerning and we are going to push for a public inquiry."

Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/mother-of-trans-boy-who-died-in-mental-health-unit-calls-for-public-inquiry-13128060

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