"Having to battle with changes to her body without receiving the necessary preventative treatment, together with the many hurdles and setbacks, gradually eroded her belief that she would succeed and everything would be alright," he said. "Our sincere condolences go to the family. The trust is engaging with the coroner following the Prevention fo the Future Death report," a spokesperson for the trust said."
"Described as "complex, kind, intelligent, and determined," Leia's mental health reportedly deteriorated following the Tavistock's closure in 2024 under recommendations from the controversial Cass Report on trans youth healthcare provision. The clinic, which was the only NHS centre providing trans youth care, has been gradually replaced by regional hubs across England and Wales. Mr Walker urged NHS gender clinics to do more to bring down the waiting lists to help prevent mental health risks among those waiting for care."
Seventeen-year-old Leia Sampson-Grimbly died by suicide in 2024 while waiting to be seen by the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. Senior coroner Andrew Walker ruled the death preventable and described the Camden-based gender clinic’s wait times as far too long. Leia’s mental health reportedly deteriorated after the Tavistock’s closure in 2024 following recommendations from the Cass Report. The Tavistock was the only NHS centre for trans youth care and has been replaced by regional hubs across England and Wales. The coroner urged clinics to reduce waiting lists to lower mental health risks. A campaign group called the death a direct consequence of a system that delays care. A report indicated some patients could face waits of up to 224 years for a first appointment.
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