I WAS saddened to read in The Press of October 10 that David Smith felt he had to resign from his post as director of development at the Retreat after it was revealed that he had criticised a York councillor through a pseudonym.

The mental health services in York have lost a highly qualified, dedicated and caring campaigner.

David improved the lives of many people struggling with mental ill-health.

They need David to continue working for them.

Emmy Burdon, Longhouse, Pottersgate, Helmsley.