I WRITE to say I admire and congratulate "whistle-blower" Linda Bigwood for her brave stance in exposing abuse in the NHS.

It must have been hard enough for her to speak out against a more senior colleague who was doing something wrong, but then for her to suffer victimisation while the person in question enjoyed the protection of his peers is disgraceful.

I belatedly recommend Linda Bigwood as the people's choice York Pride Person Of The Year.

Dave Taylor,

New Walk Terrace, York.

Updated: 10:39 Friday, August 05, 2005