SIR – Following a total knee replacement, I had the privilege of two weeks’ convalescence in a community support bed in St Brigid’s Ward, Skibbereen Community Hospital.

I am truly grateful for the great care provided by all the staff – nurses, carers, physio Suzie – Dr O’Shaughnessy and Dr Creagh. The happy, caring atmosphere was a joy to witness and was simply wonderful.

A heartfelt thanks to everybody who was so kind to me and looked after me so well.

Sincerely,

Maureen Keane.

Rahine,

Church Cross,

Skibbereen.