Sir – I suffered a heart attack on Saturday, May 23. My wife called for an ambulance, which was extremely quick, took very good care of me and took me to the John Radcliffe Hospital, where I was operated on to clear a blood clot and insert a stent to keep the artery open. I then spent three days in hospital. I received the most wonderful care.

The doctors, nurses and all staff were courteous, helpful and kind. The ward was spotlessly clean and the food was excellent. All in all I cannot thank our local NHS service enough.

Peter Brooks, Oxford