One of my friends was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, at 1am on a Tuesday after her third stroke.

The first was two years ago and the second was last month, when we were in Sri Lanka.

I would like to thank the medical assessment unit and the staff and doctors of Vallance Ward for all the kind attention and treatment given to Wendy.

She was able to return home on Friday, May 18. Also, the food was very good and hot at all times.

My telephone messages were always passed on with a prompt reply to any questions I cared to ask about her progress.

I have nothing but praise for the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

-Gerald Spicer, North Road, Portslade