Through your letters page, I'd like to thank the men and women drivers of the Patient Transport Service at the Royal Bolton Hospital, especially the driver Paul.

I am currently receiving cancer treatment at Christie's Hospital and have used this service quite a few times recently.

They do a vital job brilliantly. After a long day in hospital, sometimes going through traumatic treatments and procedures, knowing you will be going safely home and having a pleasent friendly driver makes it easier to go through.

This is a vital service and I hope it's not going to be something up for cuts when the powers that be at Bolton Royal Hospital decide where to swing the axe.

Annette Jackson

George St

Farnworth

Bolton