I recently spent three weeks in the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester on Kemp Welch ward and would like to thank all the nurses, carers and doctors for the excellent care I received.

Having not been in hospital for any length of time before and therefore not realising what is expected of these people, I am in awe of them all.

They work 12-hour shifts, maintaining cheerfulness, kindness and dedication at all times.

At a time when the NHS is constantly being criticised, I think they do an incredible job for which I offer a huge thank you.

Paula Tyrrell, 

Chilbolton Avenue,

Winchester

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