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.
News
28/08/2026
IHPN launch their latest "Going Private" report showing a growing openness amongst all parts of society to using private healthcare – with people of all political stripes taking a pragmatic and unideological view about how they access the treatment they need.
News
28/08/2026
IHPN responds to calls to address the significant increase in spending on ADHD services
Blog
27/08/2026
IHPN supports stronger protections for workers but is calling for zero-hours contract reforms to reflect the realities of healthcare delivery. Flexible staffing arrangements are essential to responding to changing patient demand, covering unexpected absences and maintaining safe, responsive care.
News
20/08/2026
A new IHPN report highlights the growing role of independent healthcare providers in delivering cancer care, from diagnostics and imaging to treatment. With more patients moving between NHS and private providers throughout their cancer journey, IHPN is calling for stronger collaboration, better sharing of patient information and simpler referral pathways to remove unnecessary barriers, improve continuity of care and deliver better outcomes for patients.
News
17/08/2026
The Independent Healthcare Providers Network has appointed Vicky McNally as its new Director of Regulation. Bringing almost three decades of senior leadership experience across regulation, governance, quality and risk, Vicky will lead IHPN’s work on regulation, quality and patient safety.
Blog
11/08/2026
Healthy life expectancy in the UK has stalled, leaving millions of people living more years in poor health. In this blog, we explore the reasons behind the decline and the four key ways the independent sector can help improve outcomes, reduce inequalities, and deliver timely, high-quality care.
Blog
06/08/2026
The latest NHS Diagnostic Imaging Dataset provides an important snapshot of imaging activity, but it doesn't tell the whole story. Our latest analysis reveals independent sector diagnostics providers delivered around 4 million NHS scans in 2025/26 (over 2.3 million more than official data report) and explores why greater transparency is needed to support future NHS planning.
Blog
28/07/2026
Could workplace healthcare schemes help tackle economic inactivity? As employers play a greater role in supporting workforce health, workplace healthcare is becoming more than just an employee benefit. This blog explores how employer-funded healthcare, mutual schemes and partnerships with independent healthcare providers could help people stay in work, return to work sooner and reduce pressure on the NHS.
News
20/07/2026
With independent providers now delivering over 50% of NHS-funded ADHD assessments and 1 in 3 of all NHS Autism assessments, IHPN are pleased to share with you our new report – “Building Better Neurodevelopmental Services”. This report looks at the role independent providers currently play in delivery of NHS-funded ADHD and Autism services; as well as the key challenges faced by patients in accessing high quality services.
Blog
15/07/2026
In a guest blog for IHPN, Olli Potter - Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Picker Group - looks at the recent Government proposals to pilot Patient Power Payments (PPPs) and argues that the foundations of patient choice must be fixed if PPPs are to make a meaningful difference.
News
09/07/2026
“Today’s figures showing a small rise in NHS waiting lists demonstrates what a steep mountain there is to climb if the health service is to meet its target for 92% of patients to receive treatment within 18 weeks by 2029.
Blog
06/07/2026
IHPN's Head of Policy (Primary, Community, and Diagnostic care) Joshua Edwards looks at the progress of the NHS's Ten-Year Plan progress one year since its launch, and how it's tracking towards the intended three shifts in the healthcare system: To move care out of hospitals, to drive digitisation and use of technology, and to emphasise prevention over treatment.