SIR: I have been in K2 at Townley and John, Brian and all the staff nurses and cleaners are marvellous. I have been in and out for the past 18 years and this time I have been in for two weeks.

I thank them very much for every day.

Irene Bates, Colinton Close, Halliwell

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