I WOULD like to express my thanks to the staff of the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch where I recently underwent surgery for breast cancer.

I cannot praise the surgeon, Mr. Brown, and his team, enough for the care and treatment I received before and after my operation. The breast care nurses Mandy and Julie were excellent and the One Stop Clinic which operates within the hospital is very efficient.

I found the standard of cleanliness very good which is very reassuring in these times of superbugs.

The NHS is very often criticised but I feel credit should be given to our local hospital when you find the service provided is of a high standard. All the more reason to keep our services local and available for the community.

Carol Haywood

Crabtree Lane

Bromsgrove