We have recently held meetings on the Make Pay Work consultations relating to zero hours contracts and employment rights for carers and parents of seriously ill children; the Low Pay Commission and the call for evidence on the mental health strategy. If you have any messages you would like us to include, do get in touch.
A focused period highlighting operational pressure points — from crisis response to digital system challenges — alongside early AI adoption and continued cost scrutiny.
The 2026 conference tackled the issues that matter most to leaders right now — from financial resilience and risk to workforce challenges, innovation and AI.
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From rising financial pressures and workforce redesign to growing collective advocacy and shared problem‑solving, this snapshot captures the key issues shaping the sector. Drawing on live CEO conversations, it offers a concise pulse check on emerging challenges, priorities and opportunities.
The VODG job board is the ideal place to advertise leadership roles, with significant discounts for members and a range of optional add-ons to really make your vacancy stand out.
VODG is delighted to be supporting Harry’s Pledge, focusing on four areas where health, social care and housing organisations can support people accessing support, parent carers and the workforce. Signing up is free, but the impact is powerful.
Nine meetings took place in March 2026, including the new Housing Directors Network, the Policy and Public Affairs Network, the Finance Directors Network, and others. You and your teams can now access all related resources, including meeting notes and the original agendas.
