I WAS shocked to hear of the possible closure of Blackpool Victoria Hospital's heart unit.

It is second to none and a lot of money has been spent to make it that way.

Two years ago they saved my husband's life and those of his brothers and I feel it should stay.

There are suggestions of it being moved to Preston but people who can't drive or those with children have enough stress and don't need any more by trying to find transport.

I feel that all former and current patients should get together and fight this.

It saved our hearts so let's help save this heart unit.

A Thompson,

Bispham,

Blackpool.

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