I AM writing about last week's front page article (Don't shut our ward') and the letters from local nurses who asked for us (the general public) to support them in their campaign to stop the closure of Ward 30.

When I read this news I couldn't believe it. I recently helped staff from the Special Care Baby Unit in their fight to stop closure; what is this world coming to? It seems the bosses are again picking on the most vulnerable.

Why are the managers' jobs not on the line? I'll bet their salaries are more than a ward full of nurses' salaries put together. So yes! I am in support of this dedicated workforce. Get rid of managers is what I say.

MRS ELIZABETH HALL Bury