"The high quality of care and attention I received on my stay"

I was on holiday at Cricket St Thomas when I was unwell . My wife called for an ambulance and the result being that I was taken to the Musgrove in Taunton. The professionalism of the staff in A&E was absolutely first class although I can remember little of it due to my serious condition. After a while i was transferred to the SAU ward where the staff were exemplary at all times, despite having some difficult patients.

Having been diagnosed with a Heart Attack ,Pancreatitus, damaged Bile duct and gall stones plus infections , the care and attention to detail given by Mr Vickery and his team was very reassuring.No doubt my medical records from Royal Papworth were of considerable interest but I felt that your staff needed to be fully aware of my colourful cardiac history!

After a brief stay in Montacute Wing I was transferred to Fielding Ward. Once again the staff were brilliant and caring.There I was looked after by Ward staff led by Richard ,Anna and Maggie and my recovery was very well managed. I was finally discharged by Mr Dayer with appropriate instructions to complete the course of anti-biotics and to lose some weight. A bit personal but noted and being acted upon (I've lost a stone+ since discharge. My discharge was at least one day premature but was dictated by being able to get back to Bedford and the lockdown starting.

I am now recuperating at home awaiting follow up appointments from Royal Papworth and Bedford Hospitals. No doubt these will not take place until the Covid 19 crisis is resolved.

Once again I would like to express my gratitude to the paramedics and excellent dedicated staff of the Musgrove.Congratulations on being such a brilliant example of the NHS at its very best.

Would you please ensure this message is passed to the relevant clinicians and nurses.

With my Deepest Gratitude.