Caring for others has been a great privilege | Letters

I have shared tears of happiness and heartbreak, writes Neil Young, of his 30-year career in the care sectorAfter reading a barrage of negativity about the poor care of our elderly, I found myself reflecting on the real essence of care. During my 30-year career as a nurse and manager privately and in the NHS, I have encountered human beings at their most vulnerable. I have had the privilege to hold the hands of many people as they have taken their last breath or spoken a final word. I have offer