"A truly dedicated professional environment ..."

In my opinion, far too many people are ready to condemn the National Health Service, which I consider both totally unprofessional and a great pity, for the NHS really does an excellent job under sometimes arduous circumstances. They are there to save lives - and it is no exaggeration to state that they saved mine quite a few years ago. With regards to Westmorland General I simply cannot praise them highly enough. They offer a dedicated professional service and, perhaps equal in importance, treat their patients with the utmost dignity and respect at all times - and I emphasise, at ALL times. To a gentleman of the 'old school' this is most important and it would be true to say that each time I have visited, the hospital has not only met my expectations but has exceeded them. I wish to praise in particular one of the hospital's podiatrists. To state that I was in agony due to a foot ulcer is no exaggeration. I could at the time hardly walk without a stick. Thanks to their care, my ulcer has healed perfectly and I feel that her dedicated professionalism should certainly be not only recognised but appreciated by senior management.