Resources

Members only

15 May 2025

VODG Responds to Supported Housing Regulations Consultation

In our response we welcome the spirit of the regulations but urge government to further consider the practicality of proposals made and the unintended risks to the supply of housing with support, that they pose.

Briefings and Submissions

09 May 2025

Coalition of Organisations Write to the Prime Minister on Mental Health

VODG alongside Rethink Mental Illness and 35 other organisations, has written to the Prime Minister calling for a strategy to tackle the drivers of mental ill-health.

Briefings and Submissions

Members only

02 Apr 2025

VODG Policy and Public Affairs Update | 2 April 2025

Briefings and Submissions

Members only

19 Mar 2025

Policy and Public Affairs Update | 19 March 2025

Briefings and Submissions

18 Mar 2025

Government Announces Welfare Reforms | Pathways to Work

The Government has published plans for reforming benefits and support to get Britain working.

Briefings and Submissions

Members only

05 Mar 2025

Policy and Public Affairs Update | 5 March 2025

Briefings and Submissions

03 Mar 2025

VODG Members Write to MPs on NICs

Signatories of the letter seek MP support for an exemption to ENICs rises but also to work with MPs to amplify where effective local partnerships are making a difference for disabled people, families and carers.

Briefings and Submissions

Members only

26 Feb 2025

VODG Member Resources | NICs Exemption Amendment

VODG has updated our member template letter and briefings for MPs on NICs.

Briefings and Submissions

Members only

05 Feb 2025

Policy and Public Affairs Update | 5 February 2025

Briefings and Submissions

Members only

23 Jan 2025

Policy and Public Affairs Update | 22 January 2025

Briefings and Submissions

17 Jan 2025

Local Government Funding Consultations | Seeking Member Views

There are currently (Jan 2025) three major pieces of Government engagement on the funding of local government. VODG members are invited to provide their input, examples and ideas forward to inclusion in our submissions.

Briefings and Submissions

Members only

08 Jan 2025

Policy and Public Affairs Update | 8 January 2025

Briefings and Submissions

Members only

08 Jan 2025

VODG Member MP Resources | Impact of NICs

This template letter and briefing will support members writing to their local MPs about the impact of NICs.

Briefings and Submissions

Members only

08 Jan 2025

VODG Member Letter Template | Council Budget Setting

This template letter supports VODG members engaging with their local councils ahead of 2025/26 budget setting.

Briefings and Submissions

15 Dec 2024

Cordis Bright and VODG | New Report on Impact of the Budget on Disability Charities

VODG commissioned independent analysis by Cordis Bright on the impact of the budget on VCSE organisations providing disability care and support.

Briefings and Submissions

Members only

06 Dec 2024

VODG Post-Budget Activity Update | December 2024

An update on VODG's external activity in response to the Autumn Budget and announced increase in employer National Insurance Contributions.

Briefings and Submissions

03 Dec 2024

Parliamentarians Write to Disability Minister on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

A letter coordinated by VODG brings together a cross party group of Parliamentarians to call on the Government to put disabled people at the heart of decision making. To share with your MP or to ask a Peer to add their support, please email [email protected] for a copy of the letter.

Briefings and Submissions

03 Dec 2024

Employment Rights Bill | VODG Responds on Zero Hours and Sick Pay

Based on feedback from our members, VODG responded to two of the consultations linked to the Employment Rights Bill.

Briefings and Submissions

Members only

29 Nov 2024

VODG Writes to Treasury and Deputy Prime Minister Urging Action on NICs

Following the Autumn Budget announcement of increased Employer National Insurance Contributions, VODG continues to raise awareness of the impact of unfunded burdens on members.

Briefings and Submissions

21 Nov 2024

Reframing Commissioning | VODG and Collaborate Report

VODG and Collaborate have published a new report on some of the shifts and changes needed to reframe commissioning of third sector support for disabled people.

Briefings and Submissions

Members only

18 Nov 2024

STOMP STAMP | Invitation to be involved in SPECTROM training

VODG members are invited to explore being involved in the next phase of SPECTROM training with Imperial College, to tackle over-medication in learning disability services.

Briefings and Submissions