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 the reform process and the development of the new … [Read more...] about Health Policy Officers Network: Next Stages of the Public Health Reform
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Health Policy Officers Network Discuss NPF4
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
Policy and Public Affairs
Through our policy work, VHS seek to ensure that the experiences, knowledge, and interests of our members and stakeholders are reflected in national decision-making about health. We regularly consult with our members to ensure that our policy voice and priorities are reflective of their views and … [Read more...] about Policy and Public Affairs
HPON Parliamentary Awareness Event
Thursday 31 March at 11:00-12:00. The Scottish Parliament's Participation & Communities Team is organising an online Parliamentary Awareness Event for the Health Policy Officers Network (HPON) on Thursday 31 March at 11:00-12:00. This will be an opportunity for health policy officers to … [Read more...] about HPON Parliamentary Awareness Event
Our networks
We are a network of networks that includes our Health Policy Officers Network and the Scottish Community Link Workers Network. Networking and collaboration are core to our values and fundamental to how we work. Being an influential voice and platform for the voluntary health sector means using … [Read more...] about Our networks
Rob’s Blog: HPON on Cross Party Groups
HPON or the Health Policy Officers Network 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's Nursing Institute Scotland jointly administer … [Read more...] about Rob’s Blog: HPON on Cross Party Groups
We are recruiting: Policy and Research Officer (Scottish Community Link Worker Network)
We are currently seeking a part-time (21 hours a week) Policy and Research Officer to support the work of the Scottish Community Link Worker Network. We would love to hear from you if this role excites you and matches your skills and experience. Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 6th … [Read more...] about We are recruiting: Policy and Research Officer (Scottish Community Link Worker Network)
VHS is recruiting – Policy and Public Affairs Lead!
Could you be our new Policy and Public Affairs Lead? This is an exciting role working to drive our dynamic policy programme. The deadline for applications is 9.00 a.m. on Monday 10th March 2025, so if you think this is the job for you, read on. Job title: Policy and Public Affairs … [Read more...] about VHS is recruiting – Policy and Public Affairs Lead!
Other
As well as core health areas VHS is involved in other policy topics including, volunteering in NHS Scotland and action for health literacy. We co-convene the Health Policy Officers Network with The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland VHS is a member of the National Group for the Volunteering in … [Read more...] about Other
Latest News & Blogs
Read the latest news and blogs about the voluntary health sector and the issues that concern and involve it. Guest blogs from external contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of VHS. Tell Us Your News or Write a Blog … [Read more...] about Latest News & Blogs
