I WOULD like to reply to Mr Adams’ comments about health versus education (Have Your Say, June 17).

In such a wealthy country, compared to others, can we not ask for education and healthcare?

My grandmother, Mrs Northey (Great gran’s agony, Daily Echo, June 6), served her country during World War II, do you not think that this warrants extending her life?

I dare say that Mr Adams’ views, and that of so many others, would be different if it were two younger people requiring the procedures my grandmother and Mr Couts need.

I would also like to add that if money was not spent on such lavish pieces of art that decorate our hospitals both inside and out, some of which cost thousands of pounds, then there may be more money in the pot for such operations as transcatheter aortic valve implantation.

Which would you prefer – something nice to look at or an extended life?


ALISON SMALL, West Howe, Bournemouth