I’VE EVERY sympathy with Emma Shand who waited 60 hours on a trolley before being found a bed. I spent several weeks in the Royal Gwent last year and could not fault doctors or staff - they were all absolutely brilliant. The trouble is that while Newport and surrounding area has grown, the hospital has not. There has been little real expansion over the years. I’m sure this is a nationwide problem for our struggling NHS.

We need a lot more investment in facilities and staff. That said, I am eternally grateful to Mr Roberts, his team and staff of C7 for their wonderful care. Jackie Davies, Bryn Eglwys, Cwmbran