News
IHPN welcomes government moves to empower patients
25/05/2023
We're welcoming the news that the government is introducing more support for patients to choose where and when they receive their NHS care.
Patient information
With increasing numbers of people considering using private healthcare, IHPN have developed a range of resources to ensure patients understand all their options around paying privately for their care.
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What's Patient Choice?
01/03/2023
In the NHS, patients are entitled to make certain choices about where and who provides their care. This is a short history of patient choice.
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How private healthcare works
28/03/2022
IHPN, with support from the Patient’s Association, have developed a range of resources to help patients navigate private healthcare and set out what options are available to them
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What to expect from independent healthcare
27/01/2020
IHPN, with the support of the Patients Association, have developed a short animation on what to expect from independent healthcare, setting out patients' rights around being treated safely, receiving the highest professional standards of care, and having a good patient experience.