Axel Matters
Age 1823 Apr 2021
Brighton, East Sussex (United Kingdom)
Suicide
Axel died by suicide. He had identified as male from a young age and had left home and changed his name by deed poll.
At the age of 18 he had transitioned to adult services but there was no "recognised pathway" for his care. He literally fell between the cracks and was left to fend for himself without support.
The manner of his death suggests an intent to died by suicide. Despite this, his inquest returned a narrative verdict.
Axel Matters. 18. April 2021. Narrative verdict.
Axel was vulnerable, with a history of substance use. Inquest found health & social services neglect contributed to Axel's death. He was discharged by police into unsafe temporary accommodation, without due risk assessment.
The coroner called out a "lack of national guidance & support in relation to the multi-agency approach that is needed to support those young people transitioning to adult health and social care services. Unless this is addressed nationally, sadly other deaths will occur"
The inquest states Axel "identified as male from a young age". He had left home & changed his name by deed-poll. There is no reference to access to Trans health services. Axel loved playing boardgames & animals especially cats.
Axel's mother and stepfather are still deadnaming him.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-67066602
https://x.com/DadTrans/status/1816593780658553202
