Between October and December 2018 I was unlucky enough to be hospitalised several times with sepsis, leading to possible endocarditis.

As I already have a replacement heart valve and a pacemaker this was very bad news. I was variously admitted to Gozo General Hospital’s male general ward, day care and CCU. I cannot praise the care and treatment I received highly enough.

Too often we hear criticism of our local hospital and, yet, speaking from my experience the staff members were patient and dedicated, going beyond their job descriptions to care for me and the other patients.

Yes, they are overstretched, especially in day care and the general ward, but they still do their best to deliver the best of care.

In CCU, I witnessed many examples of the exemplary care and dedication with which all members of staff approach their jobs under sometimes very difficult circumstances.

So, thank you Gozo hospital and the medical team for bringing me back from the edge.

Job well done.