Sir, – On December 3 last year, I had a fall whilst vacuuming my carpet in the room. I tripped over the cord. What a fall I had, I broke my hip. The reason for writing these few lines is to tell people how well I was treated in the Friarage Hospital at Northallerton.

The doctors were so kind to me, as were the nurses. I just had to press a button and help was there. The staff do a wonderful job and are so pleasant. It is a spotlessly clean place and the staff are so clean themselves and also cheerful. I had a little tear when I had to leave.

However, I am now feeling so well and walking with a stick.

My friends and relations have been so helpful.

I am so grateful to everyone around me. Thank goodness I live where I know if I am ever poorly again the Friarage will be there for me.

I would also like to say how good the social services staff were and the physiotherapists.

IVY CARTWRIGHT Dowber Way, Thirsk.