I heartily support Gill Atkin's views regarding the proposed introduction of an appointment system for blood tests.

I live in Tenbury and need regular blood tests. The limited staffing at Tenbury Hospital means a long wait so I combine unpremeditated trips to Kidderminster with a drop-in to the clinic where, from my experience, the waiting time is far shorter.

I do hope that Mr Rostill trust chief executive) will reconsider the proposed changes by, at the least, still making some provision for drop-in patients.

SUSAN MOORE Lineage Court Burford, Tenbury Wells