IN response to H Deakins' letter concerning the new hospital, I agree with his comments concerning the unnecessary planting of shrubs, especially as the grounds are now full of weeds.

As regards the quality of the service, again no complaints. However, I do object to having to walk through a wall of smoke on entering the hospital.

I noticed a nurse push a patient, who was on a drip, outside so she could have a cigarette - isn't there a better use of over-stretched nurses time?

I BAILEY,

Worcester.