HOW lucky are the people of Bolton to have a hospital of such calibre.

My husband Bill died recently in this hospital and he could not have received better care than what was given to him and our family by the nursing staff on D3 and B4 wards.

The compassion, care and understanding of our needs at such a difficult time was so freely given, nothing was too much trouble at any time.

A huge thank you to all those lovely people who gave us strength to carry on. You really were wonderful.

P Luetchford and family

Bolton