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IHPN Quarterly NHS Data - June 2025
16/06/2025
Read IHPN's latest analysis of NHS activity delivered by independent healthcare providers
NHS recovery
Independent healthcare providers have long played a key role in the delivering high quality NHS services, free at the point of use. As the health service moves towards recovery post-covid, the independent sector will continue to support the NHS and ensure patients can access the care they need.
Blog
The model ICB blueprint – What are the implications for the independent sector?
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
News
IHPN responds to Sunday Times report on private cataract provision in the NHS
20/04/2025
News
IHPN responds to latest NHS performance stats and NHS CEO's comments on private capital investment in the NHS
13/02/2025
IHPN responds to the latest NHS performance stats and NHS England CEO's comments on private capital investment in the NHS
News
Independent providers remove 1.5 million people from NHS waiting list
24/01/2025
New figures show that independent healthcare providers are making a record contribution to cutting the NHS backlog, with the sector removing more than 1.5 million people from the NHS waiting list from January to November 2024.
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IHPN Quarterly NHS stats January 2025
24/01/2025
Read IHPN's latest analysis of NHS activity delivered by independent healthcare providers
News
Historic deal between NHS and Independent Sector to cut NHS waiting lists
06/01/2025
The Prime Minister announces a new deal to ensure the NHS makes better use of the independent sector to tackle waiting lists and provide greater choice for patients
News
IHPN responds to latest NHS waiting list stats
12/12/2024
IHPN analysis has found that overall NHS activity needs to immediately increase by around 21% if the 18 week target it to be met once again
Blog
What needs to be done to hit the NHS' 18 week target?
06/12/2024
IHPN's Director of Policy, David Furness, looks at what needs to happen to ensure the Government can succeed in meeting the NHS' 18 week target once again
News
IHPN responds to Government commitment to meet the NHS 18 week target
06/12/2024
IHPN give their response to the Prime Ministers's announcement that the NHS' 18 week referral to treatment target will be met by the end of this Parliament
Briefings
IHPN responds to 10 Year Plan for Heath consultation
04/12/2024
Read IHPN's response to the 10 Year Plan for Health consultation
News
IHPN responds to latest NHS waiting list stats
14/11/2024
Today’s figures show NHS waiting lists continue to hit historic highs, with patients forced to wait far too long to get the treatment they need.