Edward Mallen suicide: Mental health care 'not fit for purpose' says father The father of a teenager who took his own life has said his death proves the mental health system in England is "not really fit for purpose".
Edward Mallen, 18, took his own life at Meldreth rail crossing near Cambridge on 9 February 2015.
His GP had said the boy should be seen by mental health professionals within 24 hours but an NHS health trust deemed him not to be at significant risk.
The trust has admitted "things... could have been done better".
Mr Mallen, who was expected to take up a place at Cambridge University, killed himself shortly after his 18th birthday. BBC News
Edward Mallen, 18, took his own life at Meldreth rail crossing near Cambridge on 9 February 2015.
His GP had said the boy should be seen by mental health professionals within 24 hours but an NHS health trust deemed him not to be at significant risk.
The trust has admitted "things... could have been done better".
Mr Mallen, who was expected to take up a place at Cambridge University, killed himself shortly after his 18th birthday. BBC News
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