I write in response to E M Bramwell's letter (February 23) headed Real Life Savers. I wish to support the NHS by saying that I recently attended the day unit at York District Hospital for a minor operation after which I went to the X-ray department for another reason, unconnected with the operation.

I arrived at 9.30am with my newspaper and reading specs, expecting being there most of the day. I was back out by 11.45am and had even been given a cup of tea in the day unit. I never got to read my newspaper, the staff were fantastic. I was really impressed by their kindness and efficiency.

A M Smith,

Hawthorne Avenue,

Haxby,

York.

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