I WAS unfortunate enough to have to make a 999 call to the emergency service in Blackburn after my artificial hip joint dislocated.

I had excellent treatment from the ambulance crew and the doctors and nurses when I got to casualty and also very good treatment on the ward. A big thank-you to all.

SHEENAGH WELSH (Mrs), Commons Lane, Balderstone.

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