KIDDERMINSTER Hospital is alive and well.

My first appointment to see the consultant was on January 20. He was most courteous and supportive, as was his excellent staff team, when he advised on a total knee replacement.

My operation was in the hospital's new unit on Ward 1 on May 6. I was discharged the following Friday and my recovery is well on track, with no pain and thankful for all that was done for me. I have thanked staff separately as they looked after me with total dedication.

This is what Kidderminster people deserve - our own hospital and wonderful staff who looked after me.

BRYAN PEARN

Westminster Road, Kidderminster