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
29/09/2026
Governments across Britain are developing ambitious plans to tackle waiting lists, but patients need action now. With independent providers already offering NHS-funded hospital, diagnostic and clinical capacity, the focus should be on removing the barriers preventing that capacity from being fully used.
News
24/09/2026
IHPN and AXREM have published a new joint discussion paper exploring how collaboration between independent healthcare providers, the NHS and medical technology manufacturers can help expand Community Diagnostic Centres, increase diagnostic capacity and improve patient access.
News
10/09/2026
IHPN responds to the latest NHS performance figures showing waiting lists at their highest levels since last Winter
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, and the need to remove unnecessary barriers patient face in accessing care.
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's new report – “Building Better Neurodevelopmental Services” looks at the key challenges faced by patients in accessing high quality services.