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How does the new GP contract contribute to the Neighbourhood Health Service?

26/02/2026

IHPN's Josh Edwards takes a look at the new GP contract and the implications for the independent sector

NHS performance update: progress made, but significant challenges remain

12/02/2026

IHPN takes a look at the latest NHS performance figures and what they mean for meeting the 18 week target

IHPN responds to new National Cancer Plan

04/02/2026

IHPN responds to the Government's National Cancer Plan for England

IHPN calls for greater role for independent sector in cutting NHS community waiting times

29/01/2026

With NHS community health services facing years of under-investment and entrenched waiting times, a new report from the independent healthcare sector calls for providers to be brought in urgently to help patients access timely care.

The truth about ADHD waiting times and the independent sector

15/01/2026

IHPN's Senior Policy Advisor, Sean Phillips, sheds light on independent sector provision of NHS ADHD services in light of recent media coverage.

IHPN responds to drop in NHS waiting lists

15/01/2026

IHPN responds to the latest NHS performance figures showing the NHS waiting list fell by 86,000 in November

IHPN response to government announcement on expanding NHS Neighbourhood Health Centres

25/11/2025

"We strongly welcome the Government's announcement of 250 Neighbourhood Health Centres which they have made clear will involve public and private sectors working together in the best interests of NHS patients.

Why public-private partnership must go ‘beyond bricks and mortar’ to get the NHS back on track

24/11/2025

Enabling the independent sector to invest and deliver more NHS services is essential to success of 10 Year Health Plan - new report

20/11/2025

Read IHPN's latest report with Future Health looking at how greater private investment and partnership with the independent healthcare sector will be “essential” to the implementation of the Government’s 10 Year Plan for Health as well as their drive to reduce NHS waiting times.

IHPN responds to small drop in NHS waiting lists

13/11/2025

While a small drop in NHS waiting lists is of course positive, today’s figures make clear that significantly more progress needs to be made if the NHS is to reduce waiting lists by 1 million each year

IHPN responds to ADHD taskforce

07/11/2025

IHPN responds to the independent ADHD taskforce report

IHPN responds to Sir Charlie Mayfield's "Keep Britain Working" review

05/11/2025

Read IHPN's response to Sir Charlie Mayfield's "Keep Britain Working" review