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Charlie Millers | |
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| Born | April 17, 2003 |
| Died | December 7, 2020 (aged 17) |
| Known for | His death, which led to an inquest that highlighted multi-agency failures in his care. |
Charlie Millers was a transgender boy from Stretford, Greater Manchester, England. His death while an inpatient on a mental health ward led to a public inquest that highlighted multi-agency failures in his care.
Early life and background
[edit]Born female, Millers came out as a transgender boy at the age of 12.[1][2][3] He was diagnosed with ADHD and autism, and had experienced behavioural issues since being in primary school,[4] before attending Lostock High School, Eccles College, and The Manchester College.[5][6] His family described him as a talented artist who loved Morris dancing, football, and animals.[1][7][8] Millers was subjected to severe bullying at school related to his gender identity.[2][8] He once threatened to jump from the roof of his school.[9] He also experienced sexual abuse for several years and had acid thrown on him.[10][11]
Mental health and care history
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Millers struggled with poor mental health from childhood, with his condition worsening in his teenage years.[12][9] He received support from Trafford Council's children's services due to his history of self-harm and suicide attempts.[3] Miller was admitted to the Junction 17 mental health ward at Prestwich Hospital on three separate occasions in the months before his death.[13] Millers was referred to the Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) when he was nearly 14.[14] An inquest heard that he was due to progress to medical interventions, including hormone blockers, but his mental health and self-harming needed to stabilise before he could be placed on a treatment plan.[15]
Death
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On 2 December 2020, Millers was found unresponsive in his room on the Junction 17 ward after hanging himself.[8][14] He was taken to Salford Royal Hospital, where he died five days later, on 7 December 2020, from a hypoxic brain injury.[9][16] He was 17 years old. Millers was the third young patient at Prestwich Hospital to die at the hospital in less than a year.[13][17][14]
Inquest
[edit]The inquest into Millers' death began on 8 April 2024 at Rochdale Coroners' Court.[15][18] The inquest was initially delayed for over a year due to a Greater Manchester Police investigation into the circumstances of his death, which was launched after questions were raised about whether hospital records had been altered. The police investigation concluded there was insufficient evidence for criminal charges, allowing the inquest to proceed.[19][9][20]
The jury found that there were multi-agency failings leading up to his death and that he did not intend to die.[3] The inquest identified multiple failures in his care, including inadequate communication between Trafford Children’s Services and mental health services,[13] the failure to provide practical support to his mother and siblings,[13] and inconsistent and incomplete record-keeping by staff.[21] The jury also found that the patient observation system was flawed and inconsistent,[21] and concluded that the decision not to place him on one-to-one observations probably contributed to his death.[13][3]
Aftermath
[edit]Following the jury's verdict, the coroner issued a prevention of future deaths report, a legal tool used by coroners to raise concerns that may lead to further deaths unless action is taken. The report was sent to agencies involved in his care such as Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.[22] In response to the inquest's findings, Millers' family called for a public inquiry into the trust. His mother stated that a public inquiry was needed because three deaths had occurred in nine months due to similar observation failings.[13][3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Smyth, Mairead (24 April 2024). "Prestwich: Jury retires in Charlie Millers hospital death inquest". BBC News. Archived from the original on 26 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ^ a b "Mother 'pleaded' with social workers for more support before son's death, inquest hears". ITV News. 10 April 2024. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ^ a b c d e Leeming, Charlotte (5 May 2024). "Mother of trans boy who died in mental health unit calls for public inquiry". Sky News. Archived from the original on 10 May 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ^ Oldman, Isabel (25 January 2023). "Inquest set to open after death of 'amazing' transgender teen at Prestwich Hospital". Bury Times. Archived from the original on 23 July 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ^ Keeling, Neal (15 December 2020). "Mum's anguish as son dies after being found unconscious at mental health unit". Manchester Evening News. Archived from the original on 4 August 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ^ Keeling, Neal (25 July 2021). "Calls for action after the deaths of three young people at Prestwich Hospital". Manchester Evening News. Archived from the original on 22 July 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ^ Barham, Mel (9 April 2024). "Mum tells inquest she was struggling to look after son before he took own life on mental health ward". ITV News. Archived from the original on 26 July 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ^ a b c Leeming, Charlotte (24 April 2024). "Charlie Millers: Jury considers conclusion over death of transgender boy who was treated on mental health ward". Sky News. Archived from the original on 25 Jul 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ^ a b c d Smyth, Mairead (8 April 2024). "Charlie Millers inquest: Son's mental health support was a mess - mum". BBC News. Archived from the original on 5 Aug 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ^ Vesty, Helena (17 April 2024). "Charlie Millers died after treatment on short-staffed mental health ward". Manchester Evening News. Archived from the original on 24 Jul 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ^ Baska, Maggie (9 April 2024). "17-year-old trans boy felt 'worthless' before his death, inquest hears". PinkNews. Archived from the original on 26 March 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ^ Vesty, Helena (19 April 2024). "Charlie Millers' notes were 'not maliciously' tampered with, GMP says". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f Smyth, Mairead (25 April 2024). "Prestwich: Charlie Millers did not intend to take own life - jury". BBC News. Archived from the original on 21 Jun 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ^ a b c Vinter, Robyn (8 April 2024). "Trans boy, 17, who killed himself on mental health ward felt 'worthless'". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 24 July 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ^ a b "Charlie Millers Inquest Concludes Multi-Agency Failings". Farleys Solicitors. 26 April 2024. Archived from the original on 13 Dec 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ^ Vesty, Helena (28 April 2024). "Charlie Millers fought every day, then he was let down". Manchester Evening News. Archived from the original on 30 April 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ^ Keeling, Neal (6 March 2022). "Trust ordered to produce report after three deaths at Prestwich Hospital". Manchester Evening News. Archived from the original on 22 July 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ^ Vesty, Helena (9 April 2024). "Teen told life was 'car crash' by doctor in unit where he was fatally injured". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ^ Keeling, Neal (24 January 2024). "GMP investigation into teenager's death at mental health unit ends". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ^ Wood, Alice (5 April 2024). "Inquest Resumes into Death of Trans Teen at Prestwich Hospital". Farleys Solicitors. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ^ a b Britton, Paul; Vesty, Helena (25 April 2024). "Charlie Millers did not intend to take his own life, inquest jury finds". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ^ Kearsley, Joanne (9 May 2024). "Charlie Millers: Prevention of future deaths report". Courts and Tribunals Judiciary. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
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- 2020 deaths
- 2020 in England
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- 2020 suicides
- December 2020 in the United Kingdom
- English transgender men
- LGBTQ-related controversies in the United Kingdom
- LGBTQ history in England
- Medical controversies in the United Kingdom
- Transgender-related suicides
- Transgender health care