I have recently spent two weeks in Ilchester ward in Dorset County Hospital and must commend the staff for their dedication to duty.

They were conscientious, warm and friendly, and although this was a very busy ward they responded to patients needs and calls quickly and with good grace.

If all the staff throughout this hospital are like the ones I encountered during my stay then we are indeed lucky to have this hospital in our area, especially after some of the horror stories we have read recently about some establishments.

Thank you for making my stay as pleasant as it could be under the circumstances.

Cathy Page-Nash, Address supplied