CAN I thank everyone, especially the off-duty paramedic, who came to my aid on a recent Sunday when my hip dislocated while waiting in the Waitrose cafe queue, and to all the staff at Hereford County Hospital where I was treated promptly.

The hip relocated that evening and I was discharged the following morning.

Thanks also to Hereford's Waitrose staff who took the trouble to ring me to check on my recovery.

VAL BALLANTYNE Kings Thorn