IHPN are the leading national commentator in the media on the independent healthcare sector. Keep an eye on these pages for all our latest news, press releases, publications and announcements.
Blog
27/06/2025
Last week NHS England’s independent ADHD Taskforce published their interim report as part of their work to look at how to improve care for people living with ADHD. With recent headlines showing an estimated 500,000+ people in England are awaiting an ADHD assessment - over ¼ quarter of whom have been waiting for two years or more – this report could not be more timely.
News
11/06/2025
IHPN responds to Chancellor's Spending Review
Blog
11/06/2025
As part of IHPN’s Women Leaders Network’s endeavours to support and empower women in the sector and help foster the professional growth of women leaders of both today and the future, we have set up a mentoring scheme for women working in independent healthcare.
News
22/05/2025
IHPN responds to the latest FCA survey showing 1 in 7 people now have private medical insurance (PMI)
Blog
08/05/2025
Our head of policy for primary, community and diagnostic services, Josh Edwards, has taken a look at NHS England's latest blueprint for the future of integrated care systems and explored some of the potential implications for the independent sector
Blog
22/04/2025
This Earth Day, read about IHPN's work to support our members on their journey to Net Zero
News
20/04/2025
News
15/04/2025
New IHPN analysis published today has found that over 1.1million private tests and scans were delivered in 2024. This represents double digit growth in the last year with some of our members experiencing 20%+ increases in demand.
News
04/04/2025
IHPN’s Annual Report 2023/24 highlights just some of our key achievements over the last year, and how we’ve supported our members to deliver great care to both NHS and private patients.
News
27/03/2025
Independent healthcare providers are anticipating strong growth in their private pay markets in the coming year according to a new survey conducted by the sector’s industry body.
Blog
06/03/2025
This International Women's Day, IHPN's Women Leaders Network Co-Chairs, Alex Ryan and Claire Damen, take a look back at the highlights of the last year of the Network and its plans for 2025.
Blog
21/02/2025
With 2025 well underway, I’m excited to lead a range of initiatives that aim to strengthen the safety culture within healthcare, enhance governance practices, and help our members navigate the evolving healthcare landscape.