I WOULD like to say an enormous thank you to all the staff of Avon Ward at Devizes Hospital.

This week, a very special uncle of mine passed away after suffering a terminal illness.

The last three days of his life were spent in a beautifully decorated and furnished room on Avon Ward.

The staff are wonderful kind, caring and considerate both to my uncle and to all of his visitors.

During the night when we stayed with him, my mother, my sister and myself were provided with comfortable chairs and blankets and refreshments were offered at every opportunity.

Their concern for us was equal to their care for all of their patients.

In today's world with complaints about hospitals widespread, the thought of having to go into hospital for any treatment at all is faced with a feeling of dread. Not so in Devizes.

I sincerely hope that we never lose this wonderful amenity to the local community kind caring staff and only ten minutes away.

Please can we keep it?

MRS S GIDDINGS

The Croft

Urchfont, Devizes