THE NHS receives a lot of negative press.

However, I can only comment on personal experience.

My wife recently had a lengthy operation to remove a tumour, which thankfully was benign.

The treatment she received was first class.

In addition, the other day, I had severe chest pains which resulted in paramedics from South Central Ambulance Service calling within minutes of our 999 call.

After their extensive tests, they took me to Winchester Hospital A&E where once again the NHS provided excellent care.

My sincere thanks to paramedics Jo and Lynn and the nursing staff and doctors at Winchester A&E.

Alan Praill, Parkview Close, Andover.