I have just returned home after spending seven days in the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre having a new knee replacement.

I would like to say a very big thank-you to all the staff in Ward F for their kindness, help and undivided attention while I was under their care.

People are always complaining about the NHS, but I had wonderful care, wonderful staff and a very comfortable stay.

Let us praise the staff for all their wonderful work and stop grumbling, and give credit where it is due. I also enjoyed my food which was very good - no complaints.

Thank you for making my stay bearable under the circumstances.

Rosemary Clarke, Raymund Road, Old Marston, Oxford