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Start: 2026-01-21T10:00:00+00:00
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HPON Meeting: Collective Influence Opportunities

21/01/2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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This in-person meeting of the Health Policy Officers Network (HPON) will identify and discuss opportunities for collaboration and joint influence in 2026.

2026 is an important year for Scottish politics, and it is vital that both health and the role of the third sector are on the agenda of every political party. At this meeting, HPON members can discuss opportunities to influence candidates and parties ahead of the the election, as well as identifying ways to influence new and returning MSPs post election.

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Date:: 21/01/2026
Time:: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Category:: VHS Event

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: VHS
Phone: 07955520391
Email: cecily.may@vhscotland.org.uk
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: VHS Office
: 18 York Place
Edinburgh, EH1 3EP + Google Map

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