Hard of hearing Eastbourne pensioner's disgust at doorbell repair ordeal

Priscilla Brown at her home in Eastbourne (Photo by Jon Rigby)

An elderly Eastbourne woman says she has been through enormous stress after her doorbell was vandalised and has not been replaced for months.

Priscilla Brown, of Jephson Close, is hard of hearing and has mobility issues so needs the flashing doorbell to get visitors like carers into her housing association home.

The 83-year-old says she has had to rely on the help of neighbours to let people in ever since February.

She said, “What I have endured is disgusting. This has been a long time. This has made me ill. I’m worn out. I’m an elderly lady living with hearing loss. I’m missing out on visits. I’m not eating properly.

Priscilla Brown at her home in Eastbourne being treated by Community Nurse Daniela (Photo by Jon Rigby)