I AM writing this letter to thank Mr Stephenson, Dr Hussain and the team at neurological ward B4 at Heath Hospital, Cardiff.

Also a special thank you to nurse Tony Kinsella, who gave more than 100 per cent to all patients. Even at the end of his 12-hour shift he was still prepared to answer the buzzer on my ward, helping all the patients as often as was needed. I would like to thank him for his outstanding dedication. I must say that I felt quite uneasy about going in for my operation this time due to all the bad press about the NHS, but my fears were unfounded.

From the point of admission to discharge, and during after-care, with phone calls to my home, I would not have received better care had I have paid privately. The caterers were also fantastic and the food was like being in an all-inclusive hotel. Well done to you all.

C George, Blaenavon