LETTER: 999 staff’s efforts were credit to National Health Service

Given the publicity surrounding the shortcomings of the National Health Service, I should like to cite my own recent experience of how excellent the local service can be.

A short time ago I was involved in an emergency relating to a ward member who collapsed, and I called 999. The response was reassuring and speedy. The doctor and medics (up to six at one point) worked tirelessly and the air ambulance arrived in a remarkably short time. It is a matter of deep sadness that in spite of their best efforts a much admired elderly gentleman passed away.

I should like to place on record my appreciation of the hard work and expertise of the emergency workers who did not give up, and who are a credit to the National Health Service.

Coun Christine Lawton
South Holland District Council, Spalding Wygate

more >

Grenade find leads to part of Holbeach being cordoned off

18 Jan 2025

Jury in 16-year-old’s attempted murder trial to consider verdicts on Monday

17 Jan 2025

Man pleads not guilty to murder and manslaughter charges after death in Spalding street

16 Jan 2025

Second closure orders for three South Holland shops

16 Jan 2025

Ward sister Chelsea set to bowl them over at world championships

15 Jan 2025

Director ban over illegal workers at car wash

15 Jan 2025