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.
To join the HPON or find out about future meetings, email Kimberley Somerside, our Policy & Engagement Officer.
Kimberley’s blog: Looking beyond COVID
15/10/2021
The pandemic has shone a light on the vast health inequalities which exist in Scotland. Looking beyond COVID there are a number of policy areas, including NHS recovery, which are already taking centre stage. Although the Scottish Parliament’s committee …
VHS is recruiting: Policy Engagement Officer
30/06/2021
We are currently seeking a full-time Policy Engagement Officer. We would love to hear from you if this role excites you and matches your skills and experience. Closing date for applications is 9.00 am, Monday 5th July 2021. VHS is Scotland’s leading i …
Kiren’s Blog: So long, and thanks for all the fish!
08/06/2021
As I come to the end of nearly five years at VHS, I cannot quite shake this bittersweet feeling. On the one hand I am really excited about starting a new opportunity and the challenges that lie ahead but at the same time I don’t want to leave a team th …
Health Policy Officers Network: Save the Date!
26/04/2021
Next meeting of the Health Policy Officers Network (HPON) will be on Thursday 29 April from 2:00 until 3:30pm. While we wait for the election and the next Programme for Government, we think it is an opportune time to use the next meeting of the HPON to …
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 …
