HAVING spent a few days in Ward 2 at Blackburn Royal Infirmary and in view of the very unfair criticisms levelled at the NHS, I would like to express my gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff for the care, attention, friendliness and co-operation afforded to me (and not forgetting the culinary excellence either). Thank you all -- carry on the good work.

RON SAGAR, St Mary's Drive, Langho, Blackburn.