MY husband attended Bournemouth Hospital, Sandbourne Suite, West wing, on Friday September 28 for a double hernia operation.

From the initial greeting through to discussion about the operation with senior surgeon and anaesthetist he was treated with utmost respect and courtesy.

We left the hospital later that day feeling proud and grateful to have such a place of care nearby.

We would both like to express our grateful thanks to all staff involved.

JANET and MARTYN THAIN, Leeson Drive, Ferndown