Thanks to hospital staff

I am a sufferer of Parkinson's disease, rheumatoid and osteo arthritis and am soon to have a right knee replacement.

I am writing you this letter to thank the Gosford Hospital, the Ambulance Service, the Emergency Department and M5 Ward (the stroke/neurology ward) headed by Dr Scott Whyte.

I have spent eight weeks in total so far this year in the care of M5 Ward and I cannot speak highly enough of the work from all levels of staff - cleaning, catering, nursing and medical.

Even though not having enough money for staff and equipment, and with hard working conditions, all the personnel showed remarkable resilience to a high stress and workload.

At all times, the staff were always happy and smiling, whilst working under extreme stress and pressure every minute of their shift.

With very sincere thanks to all.

Paul King Blackwall