"A caring, friendly, efficient hospital"

I am writing on behalf of my late father-in-law who died in the hospital on December 23rd aged 87. John Connolly was admitted by ambulance after a dizzy spell. The ambulance arrived within three minutes. He was known to the hospital so he bypassed A&E and after a couple of days in the acute assessment unit he was admitted to a geriatric ward where he stayed for about ten days before dying peacefully in his sleep. It was obvious from the start that he had little time left as the tests showed progressive organ failure but the medics didn't let up in their care. He was monitored day and night and the ward was always well staffed. Towards the end he was moved to a private annex at the end of the ward where John's wife and his two daughters stayed with him for three nights. Blankets and refreshments were offered and everything possible was done to make his last hours comfortable. In conclusion I have nothing but praise for the hospital staff and wish to say loud and clear DON'T KNOCK THE NHS!