SIR - I am writing regarding the article Help us stop the abuse of old folk' (T&A, June 14).

I am a senior care assistant, and have been working in care for the last nine and threequarter years.

I know abuse does happen, and that something has to be done about it when it does occur.

When abuse does occur, it is important there are departments to deal with these problems.

I work in a lovely nursing home, and I'm not just saying that because I work there.

In the past, I have worked for a nursing agency and have been sent to some horrible care homes.

After doing just one shift at one of these homes, I would ring the agency and tell them not to send me to that home again.

Please do not tar all care homes and carers with the same brush.

There are some nasty people out there that manage, somehow, to get a care job. But there are a lot more who are excellent carers.

I love my job. It is not just a job though, it is a passion and career. I could not imagine doing any other job Miss C Brock, Falcon Street, Great Horton