I WAS a NHS day care patient admission at the Royal South Hants hospital section 19 for a hernia operation.

I cannot give enough praise for the professionalism displayed by the hospital staff who showed commitment and pride in their work. Mr Chiverton, the surgeon, and his support staff were excellent and the after-care was 5-star. I would like to thank all personnel involved for their hospitality and the excellent treatment I received.

GEOFFREY PAGE, Southampton.