The HPON is a peer group of health policy officers jointly administered by VHS and RNIB Scotland. The network is for small to medium sized third sector organisations and as at May 2020 it had 32 individual members from 25 different organisations. Members come together to discuss health related policy issues and consultations, to share intelligence, and build their policy skills and confidence. The focus is peer support and collaboration, but it is not a policy influencing or lobbying group. New members are always welcome.
To join the HPON or find out about future meetings, email Kiren Zubairi, Policy Engagement Officer: Kiren.Zubairi@vhscotland.org.uk
Keep an eye on posts below about past and current work and upcoming meetings.
HPON – Key Note Briefing for meeting held on 24th June
13/08/2020
The second meeting of 2020 was held via zoom on 24 June. Members at the meeting heard from Claire Menzies, Clerk to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee and her colleague, Leoncha Leavy, Community Outreach Team about their consultation, “The impac …
HPON: Key Note Briefing for meeting held on 29th April 2020
13/08/2020
The first meeting of the Health Policy Officers Network in 2020 was held via zoom on 29 April and offered an opportunity for members to discuss issues around COVID-19, conduct some policy horizon scanning and suggest some topics for future meetings. Yo …
Laura’s Blog: Becoming Co-Convenor of the Health Policy Officers Network
13/08/2020
I’m delighted to join the Health Policy Officers Network (HPON) which brings together expertise from across the health sector. Collaborative working brings great strength to policy positioning and is an excellent way of building knowledge and expertise …