RECENT reports on The NHS would suggest that it is hardly fit for purpose but I would like to show that is far from the truth.

For the past 20 years I have been in and out of most of the hospitals in the area and whilst the admin may leave something to be desired the medical care has been almost without exception, excellent.

My last operation was at the urology department in Royal Bournemouth Hospital under the care of Mr Wedderburn who I know has been praised before in your letters column.

The whole procedure was carried out by skilled and dedicated staff and has literally given me a new lease of life.

I can only presume that we are blessed in this area with a standard of healthcare which others can only dream about.

Yet another advantage of living in this beautiful part of the country.

ALAN LINGE, Shaftesbury Road, Poole