I HOPE that you will print this letter. It is a letter from the heart, to express how grateful I am for my recent care by the NHS in Dorset.

I have had a bad year health wise. January saw me spending time at Poole Hospital. Thank you everyone. You were so kind and non-judgemental, just supportive and positive.

Thank you, more recently, Royal Bournemouth Hospital for making me well again.

I cannot express how grateful I am for the love and care I received on the Respiratory Ward. I would like to thank the paramedics for their rapid responseon July 2. Also the chef – I miss your cooking!

CAROL BOWER, Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth