Dear diary

Here in Auchendreich our response to the challenge of change combines in judicious measure both the positive and the practical; and we find that open discussion allows us to test arguments and conclusions, thus ensuring that well managed change brings maximum benefit throughout our newly created unitary healthcare system, NHS Auchendreich.

So it was that, late in the evening of last week's Burns supper in the Dreichmuir Station Hotel, a broadly representative group of …