The 27-year-old “unique” son committed suicide, trapped in mounting debt

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His mother described the “unique” son who committed suicide as a “delicate and calm boy” who was adventurous and intelligent.

Adam Cullen Anthony Robottom, 27, of Speck was found dead in a woodland next to Beacon Park Golf Club in Skillmersdale on April 17.

The taxi driver, from Alderfield Drive in Speke, has been in debt since he left home at the age of 15 and lost his job with Jaguar Land Rover before his death.

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An investigation at Preston Coroner Court heard that Mr. Robottom’s mental health deteriorated when he was arrested on suspicion of drug driving a week before his death, Lanx Live reported.

His sister, Charlotte Whitlock, said her brother told her about the arrest in Merseyside on April 8.

Ms Whitlock said: “He told me he had smoked cannabis the night before and went out that day, had been stopped by police and had a drug scan test positive for cannabis.

“He was very worried about getting his license which was his source of income.

“He was very sad about it. I know this was huge for him. It was his freedom.”

Carly Hansen, who has been in a relationship with Mr Robotom since July 2020, said he had told her he had mental health issues and was considering suicide.

Helplines and support groups

Here are helplines and support networks people can talk to, mostly listed on the NHS Choices website

Samaritans (116123) provides 24 hour service every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you feel, or if you are concerned about being heard on the phone, you can email the Samaritans at [email protected]. Quiet Against Miserable Life (0800 58 58 58) is a pioneering movement against suicide. A UK helpline and web chat run from 5pm to midnight 365 days a year for anyone who has hit a wall for any reason, and needs to talk or find information and support. PANDAS (0808 1961 776) operates a toll-free helpline and provides a support service for people who may have perinatal mental illness, including prenatal (prenatal) and postpartum depression as well as support for their family or network. Childline (0800 1111) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number will not appear on your phone bill. PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is an organization that supports suicidal teens and young adults. Mind (0300 123 3393) is a charity that provides advice and support to empower anyone with a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Students Against Depression is a website for students with depression, low mood, or suicidal thoughts. Bullying UK A site for both children and adults affected by bullying.

Amparo provides emotional and practical support to anyone who has been affected by suicide. This includes dealing with the police and the coroner; assistance with media inquiries; Prepare for and attend an investigation and assist in accessing other appropriate local support services. Call 033088 9255 or visit www.amparo.org.uk for more details.

Hub of Hope is the UK’s most comprehensive national mental health support database. Download the free app, visit hubofhope.co.uk or text 85258 to find related services near you. Youth Counseling Service – Providing mental health and emotional well-being services to Liverpool’s children, youth and families. Tel: 0151707 1025 Email: [email protected] Paul’s Place Free counseling and group sessions for anyone living in Merseyside who has lost a loved one or friend to suicide. Tel: 0151226 0696 or email: [email protected]

The Martin Gallier Project – Providing face-to-face support to individuals contemplating suicide and their families. Opening hours are 9.30-16.30, 7 days a week. Tel: 015164 0294 Email: [email protected]

“But he never showed it,” she said, “he was mostly happy and extroverted, and he was constantly doing something and keeping him busy.

“He liked to take my younger nephews to the park or for walks.

But he was drowning in debt and that was a real source of stress for him. He was paying around £300 a week for his taxi which was taken from him in March because he couldn’t keep up with the payments.

“He never had a car. A car was a huge thing for him, he does not know life without a car.”

Adam Robottom, 27, of Speke, pictured with his uncle Craig (Photo: UGC/Liverpool Echo)

The investigation heard that Mr. Robottom, who was an avid hiker and loved camping, was also devastated when he lost several of his belongings after failing to make payments on the storage unit.

Ms. Hansen, who was testifying via video link from Greece, said: “It really bothered him, he got a little depressed after that. It was February 2021.

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“Everything he owned, including things from school and diplomas, was gone. He said he felt like he had lost everything.

He was borrowing to pay off other debts. He owed his mother some money and my sister gave him the money to buy a car.”

Mr. Robottom’s mother, Julie Whitlock, described her son, brother of Charlotte and Alex, and Summer and Ethan, as a “delicate and calm boy” who was adventurous and intelligent.

She said, “Since he was about 15 years old, when he left home, he didn’t really have the qualities that an adult could have, so he fell into debt.

“As a parent, I could see the mistakes he was making. He came home 18 months before he passed away and I’m really glad he did because we spent time together.

“But he brought the debt with him. Daily we were getting letters of debt and visits from debt preparers, but he refused to deal with it and was not to have a proper conversation about it.

“He owed about £20,000, an amount not that much in the grand scheme of things; there’s no reason to take your life.”

Just two weeks before he was found dead, Mr. Rowbottom submitted an online form to schedule an appointment with someone from his GP’s clinic, Aston Healthcare in Huyton.

The staff were immediately concerned about some of the cues he gave in the form and “within an hour” an advanced practitioner practitioner Christopher Holloway called Mr. Rowbottom.

“He said he’s had suicidal thoughts and when someone says it’s an immediate red flag,” Holloway said.

“But he seemed to be able to talk to me quite frankly and we seemed to be developing a relationship.”

Mr. Rowbottom, previously described as “unique”, was offered an appointment to meet Mr. Holloway in person a week later, on April 12, but failed to show up.

However, since Mr. Rowbottom was not ‘coded’ into the GP system as a vulnerable person, the coroner said, there was no attempt to contact him after that and only five days later he was found dead.

Pamela Nixon was walking her dog in the woods near Beacon Park Golf Club when she came across the body of Mr. Robottom.

Paramedics were called and despite efforts to revive him, Mr. Rowbottom was declared dead.

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The forensic doctor returned to the result of the suicide, saying: “He faced many difficulties in losing his job and his debts, which raised his concern.”

Dr Adele confirmed telling Mr Rowbottom’s family that “there is nothing anyone can do to change the outcome”.

After questioning, Mr Robottom’s mother said she was part of a fundraising drive to open a reception center in Liverpool for men with mental health issues.

The campaign aims to raise £34,000 for the Men’s Mental Health Center in Kirkdale.

She said: “My daughter and two brothers are doing a skydiving trip in two weeks, and the two people driving this, Justin Hopper and Lewis Powell, have been fantastic.

“If we can provide somewhere, where young people who are going through similar times, can go to and get help, and if we can save one life, that will be successful.

“It’s all about letting people know that there is no stigma; that mental health issues are real and that it’s important to talk about them.”

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