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A full day today with the Area Convener or their representatives from across Scotland. In addition to the usual networking and comparing notes, it was an opportunity to look both at strategic issues facing the hearings system and to discuss how we might better support volunteer panel members and volunteer managers.

Topics ranged from the ongoing detailed methodical review of Panel Practice Advisers - who regularly observe our decision makers and provide feedback on what went well and what might be improved. To upcoming plans and help to develop further our use of digital support in operating the system. To activities later in the year.

Afterwards as the senior team were heading to an early evening meeting we passed by this classic view of the Castle shilouetted against the clouds. On reflection, might have been more dramatic in black and white. But by then had moved on and the moment had passed. made me thing about photo opportunities missed which can never be captured again, of which I have several I regret not taking.