Proposal to combat attacks on guide dogs

Contacts

David Cowdrey
Campaigns & Public Affairs Manager
tel: 01189 838304
mob: 07790 540045
email: david.cowdrey@guidedogs.org.uk

Nicholas Russell
Public Affairs Officer
tel: 0207 558 5742
mob: 07766 442031
email: nicholas.russell@guidedogs.org.uk

Caroline Weston
Campaigns & Public Affairs Officer
tel: 01189 838388
mob: 07786 855826
email: caroline.weston@guidedogs.org.uk

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