So there we were thinking that Epsom Hospital was safe for the next five years and suddenly it's all up in the air again (Secret's out, April 16). How did we find out? Because some careless and probably arrogant management consultant was overheard on the mobile phone giving 'the game' away. Just how many devious tricks do we have to put up with to be sure we will retain our essential local services?

As someone who received vital and excellent treatment at the end of last year, I say stop messing about with our services! Epsom Hospital must be preserved at all costs.

Dr Ted Bailey

Derek Avenue

Epsom