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IHPN responds to AOP sight loss concerns
23/11/2023
The IHPN has responded to data released by the Association of Optometrists (AOP) which shows the extent and impact of delays in NHS treatment for patients needing eye care or treatment.
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IHPN releases Community Health Services report “What does good look like?”
22/11/2023
IHPN have released a report on Community Health Services called “What does good look like”, which includes an overview of community health services in England, along with sixteen case studies from IHPN member organisations.
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IHPN welcomes Victoria Atkins as incoming Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
13/11/2023
The Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) has extended a warm welcome to Victoria Atkins on her appointment as the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, succeeding Steve Barclay.
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IHPN responds to CQC State of Care report
20/10/2023
Responding to the CQC’s State of Care report, David Hare, chief executive of IHPN, said: “We are encouraged that a relentless focus across the independent sector on improving quality and safety continues to show positive results.
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IHPN responds to NHSE performance figures
12/10/2023
David Furness responds to NHSE monthly performance figures, saying "Unfortunately, this is another bleak set of figures"
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New research published - Going Private
09/10/2023
Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) have released a major new report on people’s perceptions of private healthcare, Going Private 2023.
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New research shows NHS challenges driving demand for private healthcare, particularly among younger people
09/10/2023
We're publishing new research today that shows strong public support for the private healthcare sector, against a backdrop of continuing difficulty in accessing NHS care.
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IHPN chief executive David Hare receives MBE
04/10/2023
IHPN chief executive David Hare was honoured in the 2023 New Year’s Honours list, being awarded an MBE for services to healthcare, particularly during Covid-19. He received his MBE at Windsor Castle from Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne.
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IHPN signs NHS England sexual safety charter
02/10/2023
The Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) has signed an NHS England workplace charter, committing to a zero-tolerance approach to any unwanted, inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours across the organisation.
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Countdown to Net Zero Conference
13/09/2023
Danielle Henry talks, ahead of our inaugural Net Zero conference on September 18th, about what's in store
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IHPN reacts to damning surgery report
12/09/2023
Dawn Hodgkins, director of regulation, Independent Healthcare Providers Network, has reacted to a damning report which highlights the terrible experience of female surgeons. Hodgkins said: “This report is deeply concerning, and lays bare the shocking extent to which female surgeons are being treated appallingly in their place of work."
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Lessons from Letby
08/09/2023
The trial of Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse who has been convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others, has sent shockwaves throughout the healthcare profession. IHPN's Director of Regulation, Dawn Hodgkins reflects on the immediate aftermath of the trial and what it means for the independent sector.