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flag A 15-year-old transgender boy died by suicide in 2024 after failing mental health services missed key interventions.

flag A 15-year-old boy, Zack Ellis, was found dead at his Oldham home on July 23, 2024, after his mother returned from a brief errand. flag He had struggled with mental health issues, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts since mid-2022, following a school move, and was under support from CAMHS and social services. flag Zack, who identified as male after being assigned female at birth, had disclosed a past sexual assault and posted suicidal content online. flag His phone showed he searched “how to kill myself” hours before his death, though no note was found. flag Despite multiple referrals and a child protection plan due to past domestic violence, key assessments were not completed, and services failed to fully coordinate. flag The inquest continues, highlighting systemic gaps in youth mental health care.

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