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 has around 40 individual members from 30 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.
Keep an eye on posts below about past and current work and upcoming meetings. As at June 2021 network activities are paused temporarily, whilst we recruit a new Policy Engagement Officer.
To join the HPON or find out about future meetings, email Claire Stevens
HPON: Key Note Briefing for meeting held on 29th April 2020
30/04/2020
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 …
HPON: Planning (Scotland) Bill
10/08/2018
The Health Policy Officers Network or HPON is a peer support network of Health Policy Officers in small to medium sized organisations who meet to discuss policy issues affecting the voluntary health sector in a supportive environment. VHS and and Queen …
Health Policy Officers Network: Digital Health and Care Strategy
09/04/2018
On 4th April the Health Policy Officers Network invited Mark Simpson, Communications and Engagement Manager at the Scottish Government eHealth division and Zahid Deen Digital Health and Care Strategic Lead at the Health and Social Care Alliance to spea …
Health Policy Officers Network: Brexit, Health and Social Care
09/04/2018
On 22nd March 2018 the Health Policy Officers Network met with the Scottish Parliament SPICe Team to discuss the possible implications of Brexit on Health and Social Care in Scotland. The meeting focused on a number of key issues such as Workforce, co …
Health Policy Officers Network: Next Stages of the Public Health Reform
02/10/2017
The Health Policy Officers Network (HPON) held its 6th Meeting on 20th September 2017 with Robert Skey from the Scottish Government as the key speaker. Robert is leading on the Public Health Reform and discussed the progress so far, the next steps in t …