Health Policy Officer Network meeting on NPF4 18 January 2022 Members of the network met to discuss the Scottish Government's consultation on the draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) and upcoming parliamentary engagement events. We heard from colleagues at the Scottish Parliament and SPICe … [Read more...] about Health Policy Officers Network Discuss NPF4
NPF4, what’s health got to do with it?
I think it’s fair to say that analysing a national planning framework is quite a daunting prospect for many of us working in the health and social care sector. Planning policy contains a lot of jargon and it's hard to work out where our expertise fits into it all. However, voluntary health … [Read more...] about NPF4, what’s health got to do with it?
Kimberley’s blog: Looking beyond COVID
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 committees have officially formed, they are still in the … [Read more...] about Kimberley’s blog: Looking beyond COVID
VHS is recruiting: Policy Engagement Officer
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 intermediary and network for the voluntary … [Read more...] about VHS is recruiting: Policy Engagement Officer
Kiren’s Blog: So long, and thanks for all the fish!
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 that has become a second family to me and an … [Read more...] about Kiren’s Blog: So long, and thanks for all the fish!
Health Policy Officers Network: Save the Date!
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 revisit the purpose of the network; discuss … [Read more...] about Health Policy Officers Network: Save the Date!
Laura’s Blog: Becoming Co-Convenor of the Health Policy Officers Network
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, as well as networking with fellow peers. HPON … [Read more...] about Laura’s Blog: Becoming Co-Convenor of the Health Policy Officers Network
HPON – Key Note Briefing for meeting held on 24th June
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 impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on equalities and … [Read more...] about HPON – Key Note Briefing for meeting held on 24th June
Health Policy Officers Network
The Health Policy Officers Network (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 over 60 individual members. Members come together to discuss health related policy issues and … [Read more...] about Health Policy Officers Network
HPON: Key Note Briefing for meeting held on 29th April 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. You can read the key notes from the meeting … [Read more...] about HPON: Key Note Briefing for meeting held on 29th April 2020
