I am sure it is well documented that virtually every time a hospital is mentioned, there is an outcry about lack of care, lack of facilities, lack of professional thoroughness, mistakes and so on. I am sure some are justified.

So, for once, may I praise the new "fast-track" clinic on level 11 at the Royal Sussex Hospital.

This clinic is run in the care of Larson Disney and his team of dedicated nurses and assistants. My GP made an appointment at the clinic and I was seen in three days. I was treated as an equal by Mr Disney, a rarity even in these enlightened days.

To say I wish to praise Mr Disney and his staff would be a complete understatement. I was a practice manager for almost 20 years and never saw the kind of respect and sympathy I received from both the consultant and his staff.

A heartfelt thank you to the consultant and his staff.

-Coun Lombard, Bolney Avenue, Peacehaven