The Scottish Parliament Election took place on the 7th May 2026. Whilst the election has passed, the real influencing of MSPs starts now! This page will share our plans for influencing MSPs. It will also provide some tips, tools, and links for members to engage with new MSPs and campaign on issues which matter to them.
We will co
ntinue to promote the asks detailed in our Manifesto for Health Creation, published in October 2025, with new and returning MSPs.
We have also produced a one page Summary of the Manifesto for Health Creation.
Our Manifesto asks are:
- Create a Prevention-Centred Health System
- Prioritise Health Equity and the Right to Health
- Establish Third Sector Parity
- Improve Health Measures and Datasets
We will be raising awareness of these policy asks through direct engagement with MSPs, social media, as well as other written communications.
On 12th May, we sent all new and returning MSPs our Movement for Health Creation Open Letter which was signed by 79 VHS Members.
Read more about the Open Letter.
We’d also welcome your support in spreading these messages to your own stakeholders and local MSPs! Find out below how you can get involved.
Write to your constituency and regional MSPs
Now is a great time to reach out to your new or returning local MSPs and share your policy priorities. You can find your local MSPs on this Scottish Parliament webpage.
We have developed a template letter that you may wish to use. This invites candidates to prioritise health creation.
Share your policy priorities on social media or lend your support to ours!
If you would like to promote our Manifesto for Health Creation policy asks around prevention, health equity, third sector parity, and health data, we have produced these social media graphics for you to download and use:
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Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Policy and Public Affairs Lead if you have any questions.
