The Weekly Brief delivers fresh, high-impact content to help members stay informed about timely developments affecting operations, policy, and practice across the sector.
Editorial Focus
To ensure relevance and value, submissions should be timely, relevant and focused on recent developments. Examples include:
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HR law updates (e.g., from Trowers & Hamlins)
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Changes in CQC guidance or inspection methods
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Shifts in government policy or sector regulations
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Impactful - content should help members adapt to change, improve practice, or anticipate sector shifts.
Submissions should be informative and not promotional. Thought-leadership is welcome, but messaging should prioritise insight over promotion. Offers of support should remain secondary.
Where will Approved Submissions Appear?
Approved submissions will be featured in the sector news sections of the Weekly Brief, which is emailed to members and also available on the VODG website.
How do I Submit an Article?
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Email - [email protected]
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Format - you can submit full articles, links to your own content, or newsletters and our editor can extract relevant sections.
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Editorial Discretion - Inclusion is based on alignment with member interests and editorial tone.
Not Time-Sensitive? Try Partner News
The Partner News section offers a unique opportunity for our partners to highlight broader updates about their organisation, showcase significant achievements, and share valuable insights that reflect their work and contributions to the community*.
This designated space is specifically intended for content that is not time-sensitive, and often does not align with the typical focus of our Weekly Brief. The content shared here may include updates, insights, or information that is relevant over a longer period. For more comprehensive guidelines on the types of submissions that would be appropriate for inclusion in the Weekly Brief, please refer to the detailed guide provided here.
*This designated space is specifically intended for content that is not time-sensitive, and often does not align with the typical focus of our Weekly Brief. The content shared here may include updates, insights, or information that is relevant over a longer period.