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Sussex Beacon call for inpatients to tell their stories

Have you ever been an inpatient at The Sussex Beacon? Did your stay benefit your health and personal circumstances? If so, the Beacon would really love to hear from you.

Have you ever been an inpatient at The Sussex Beacon?

Did your stay benefit your health and personal circumstances? If so, the Beacon would really love to hear from you.

Graham Hamilton

To celebrate their 25th year anniversary and raise funds to continue to serve for another 25 years plus, local author, Graham Hamilton, is compiling a book, Tales of The Sussex Beacon, with a selection of your words – in short stories, poems or letters – about your experience at The Beacon, how it helped you and why you think it’s so important to save this valuable service.

For more information and how to get involved, click here: to contact Graham Hamilton

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