MY FATHER was recently admitted as an emergency, to York Hospital via A&E, taken initially to ward 24, with a transfer to ward 22 and then eventually on to ward 21.

Myself and my family would like to thank everyone involved in his care. From the cleaners to the consultants, his care was exemplary. The nurses showed him nothing but kindness and patience, making his stay much less traumatic.

Far too often the staff at hospitals are criticised, so once again on behalf of myself and our family, a massive thank-you.

Trudy Carroll, Haxby, York.