I WOULD like to say a big thank you to all the staff at DCH.

A few weeks back I went in for a knee replacement operation and from the moment I walked in the door I was treated with the utmost respect and kindness by all the staff that was dealing with me. I do wish that our so-called politicians would stop using the NHS as a votecatcher. After all they are playing with people’s lives. Start listening to the people that actually do the work in the hospitals. These are the real people quietly getting on with the job.

Once again thank you to everyone concerned for the treatment that I received.

Jeff Peaple, Reap Lane, Portland