I agree with James O'Brien (Why smash St Helier, October 5). I, like Mr O'Brien and his family, have used St Helier Hospital on several occasions. The standard of care I received over the years has been good. All the hospital needs is a coat of paint on the exterior. No need to spend millions of pounds destroying the hospital and building a new one elsewhere. St Helier Hospital just needs a facelift, that's all.

It makes pleasant reading from people like James O'Brien who support St Helier Hospital's staff.

JOHN FORWARD Twyford Road Carshalton