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BBC Health Mental Health 30 September 2026

How empty chairs are helping people’s mental health

When Dean Perryman's best friend Rob Clancy took his own life, he wanted to create something positive from an unimaginable loss. His idea was simple; reserve an empty chair in a pub and invite anyone who needed a conversation to…

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When Dean Perryman's best friend Rob Clancy took his own life, he wanted to create something positive from an unimaginable loss.
His idea was simple; reserve an empty chair in a pub and invite anyone who needed a conversation to sit down.

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