It was good to read that the manager of Tiptree medical centre has won an award (Gazette, December 24).

My wife recently suffered a stroke.

The medical staff everywhere have been fantastic, from the first responders, ambulance crew and hospital emergency staff.

I cannot praise them all enough.

I am glad to be living in England.

It is still the best place to live, in spite of the recent economic downturn.

Give me England any day.

I am proud of our health services.

Peter T Healey
Bull Lane
Tiptree