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Members of staff

As part of the inquiry, we want to hear from members of staff and volunteers. If you worked or volunteered at Brook House, in any capacity, between 1st April 2017 and 31st August 2017, we would like to hear from you. Sharing your knowledge and experiences with us could contribute to the Inquiry’s investigation and inform our findings.

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