I WOULD like to thank all the staff who attended to my son on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 23 and 24, at the Royal Bolton Hospital.

From entering the Accident and Emergency department, right through to his admittance to G5 and subsequent treatment, the level of assistance provided for my son was outstanding.

While the health service is continually being knocked and used as a political football, I am sure that no private medical care could have produced a more professional and caring service.

Mr B J Griffith Springfield Road Sharples