I recently had the misfortune to spend 12 hours in the A&E department and then two-and-half days in the Chichester annex ward at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH).

I would like to thank everyone who helped look after me, from the doctors and nurses, to the porters and catering staff.

The treatment and care was first class and everyone was friendly and helpful.

At a time when our local hospital is being attacked from all sides for how bad it is, I felt someone should speak up for it and the good things it does on a limited budget.

My grateful thanks to all at the RSCH.

-Peter Skelton, Hove