Headlines over the past month have highlighted significant concerns, expressed by communities, staff and politicians, related to the potential changes which the Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership have considered in order to balance their budget.
It is right that these issues are flagged up and communities feel ownership of the precious services which exist to support people in their local areas.
It is also essential that those faced with making the difficult decisions about prioritisation of public finances listen to those who use services and to local communities.