Back to the Grind

After the marathon I have to say that I didn't feel too bad and the legs held up well. After a couple of days break I gently started running again midweek. Apart from that its been work all the way with an awayday to cement progress on the CVS partnership. This is a project to build stronger and better joint activity between the 4 CVS in East Sussex. We had a review period with all the trustees and Chief Officers which gave a mandate to move ahead with the creation of a new legal structure. What else, much to report on the health front with the Health and Social Care Forum having a successful conference and the appointment of a new host to support the embryonic LINKS process. It is early days yet but HVA have been supporting the transition through Jan our Health Development Worker. Lots of preparation for the Review of Area Boards and an evening meeting to look at proposals for maximising community input. Basically there are 4 area boards in HAstings which examine service delivery and try and align it to the needs and issues of each neighbourhood area. HVA have a staff member shadowing each board so that vol sector issues remain on the agenda. My view is that the process will only be operating to its maximum effectiveness if the Boards have some resources they can deploy but I appear to be a lone voice in this. Saturday also saw us visit a pub in Hollington to see a colleague Terry play in his band. Apart from enjoying their set there is an ulterior motive as we are searching for a good band to play at Sues birthday celebration much later in the year.