We heard some time ago that South Reading CCG was asking Governing Body Lay Member Christopher Mott to stand down at the end of March 2016. The Western Berkshire Federation aims to avoid all lay member posts having to be replaced at one time. Christopher Mott has been Lay Member for Public and Patient Engagement for two years. Many will remember his genial introductions at major consultation events. It was easy to recognise his commitment to involving public and patients in the development of our local NHS. His regular attendance at South Reading Patient Voice meetings has kept members well informed about these developments. We can only hope that he will continue his interest and involvement in our local he alth services. The advertisement for Christopher's replacement as Lay Member for Publiic and Patient Engagement is now published. We can only hope that someone else with as much to contribute will step forward.