I READ with utter dismay of the possible closure of the Blackpool Victoria Hospital's heart unit.

Without question it was second to none.

My life was saved five years ago by the brilliant surgeon in charge of the unit, Mr Gandhi, the wonderful nursing in intensive care and the recuperation care I received in ward 10.

I will always be grateful.

Clifford Millier,

Fairhaven.

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