I WOULD like to thank all the people who helped my son when he was involved in an accident. The driver of the car, although badly shaken himself, made certain that Stephen was taken to the hospital.

Thanks also to the hospital security men, Stephen's carers, some of whom were not on duty, but stayed with him for several hours. Dr Chowdry for her efforts to lessen Stephen's distress and last, but not least, my daughter who dropped everything and made sure I did not have any more stress in getting to the hospital than was necessary.

I owe them all a great debt of thanks. My son could not have got any better or more loving care. I thank God for each and every one of them.

Bessie Burgess

Rivington House, Horwich