A GOLD Coast mental health patient sent a “chilling email” overnight to State MP Ros Bates prompting her to call triple-zero, State Parliament has been told.

A Gold Coast Bulletin report in March this year revealed 61-year-old former soldier Barry Miller from Mudgeeraba arrived at Robina Hospital with suicidal tendencies only to be given a sleeping tablet and sent home.

Mr Miller later agreed to an interview because he wanted the system fixed and contacted Ms

Bates for help as he faced being made homeless after failing to obtain a disability pension.

SEX PREDATOR ESCAPES ROBINA HOSPITAL

MENTAL HEALTH PATIENT ESCAPES

The ex-bombardier, security guard and specialist member of the road accident crew with St John Ambulance suffers from post-traumatic stress and emphysema.

media_camera MP Ros Bates, Member for Mudgeeraba, speaks during question time at Queensland State Parliament, Brisbane. Photo: Steve Pohlner

Ms Bates told Parliament today she had contacted Health Minister Cameron Dick to intervene but her pleas “fell on deaf ears”.

On April 3 in an email Mr Miller wrote: “I hope this email finds you all well, healthy and happy. Unfortunately I have some bad news for you today. I killed myself last night.

The Mental Health Unit at Robina is not an option as they still haven’t resolved my complaint so I have no faith in them. I am sorry, Barry.”

media_camera Hon Cameron Dick Member in parliament. Photo: Steve Pohlner

Ms Bates said she called triple-0 and ambulance and police reached Mr Miller before it was too late.

“I would like to place on record my thanks to the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, and in particular its chief executive Ron Calvert for urgently admitting Barry to finally get him the help that he needs,” she said.

media_camera Ron Calvert. Picture: Adam Head

“I am hopeful that with the action that has now been taken we can put Barry back on the right track.”

Outside the Parliament, Ms Bates said Mr Miller remained at the Robina Hospital but would be homeless unless authorities worked quickly to get him a disability pension.

If you or anyone you know is in need of help please phone Lifeline on 13 11 14.