"Compliments to all grades of staff on E.M.U. Ward"

Brian Bunce

Chairman of the Governors

of The Chesterfield Royal Hospital,

Calow,

Chesterfield,

Derbyshire.

Dear Sir.

On Tuesday 5th June and for the following six days I unexpectedly found myself on the E.M.U. Ward of the Royal Chesterfield Hospital.

I wish to bring to your notice the very high professional standard of care and attention 24 hours each day, every day of my stay that I received as a patient in Side Room 3 on that ward.

At all staff levels, whether the lady offering cups of tea, the lady keeping the room clean and tidy, a nurse, a doctor or a consultant. Each and every member of the Ward Team inspired confidence and gave a sense of reassurance which for me at that time of illness was of prime importance.

During the afternoon of

Sunday 10th I was transferred to the Discharge unit. Immediately prior to my departure the nurse questioned as to whether I lived alone. confirming this to be so I was promptly offered a food parcel which I was told would make it unnecessary for me to prepare a meal on arrival home. This proved to be a most thoughtful and helpful gesture which that evening

I much appreciated.

In conclusion I would be most grateful if my thanks and gratitude could be conveyed to the staff of all grades on duty during my stay in E.M.U.

Yours Sincerely

Brian Bunce