Read more about the work of IHPN as an organisation and what our members think on a whole host of issues
News
29/10/2026
Responding to Chancellor John Healey's Budget, IHPN Chief Executive David Hare outlines how cuts will make it harder to improve NHS services, calling for the Government to utilise the independent sector.
News
15/10/2026
A new IHPN report calls for more consistent patient choice, better demand and capacity planning, and common quality standards across NHS eyecare services to help reduce waiting times and ensure patients can access timely, high-quality treatment.
News
01/10/2026
IHPN looks at the Scottish Government’s new Health and Care Improving Flow Plan 2026–2031 and what it could mean for independent healthcare providers, from community diagnostics and elective care to discharge and prevention.
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
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.
News
29/05/2026
IHPN, the membership body for independent healthcare providers across the UK, has announced that it is recruiting for a new Director of Regulation, following news that its current Director, Dawn Hodgkins, will leave the organisation in the autumn.
News
13/03/2026
IHPN’s Annual Report 2024/5 highlights just some of our key achievements over the last year, and how we’ve supported our members to deliver great care to both NHS and private patients.
Blog
11/06/2025
As part of IHPN’s Women Leaders Network’s endeavours to support and empower women in the sector and help foster the professional growth of women leaders of both today and the future, we have set up a mentoring scheme for women working in independent healthcare.
News
04/04/2025
IHPN’s Annual Report 2023/24 highlights just some of our key achievements over the last year, and how we’ve supported our members to deliver great care to both NHS and private patients.
News
27/03/2025
Independent healthcare providers are anticipating strong growth in their private pay markets in the coming year according to a new survey conducted by the sector’s industry body.
Blog
06/03/2025
This International Women's Day, IHPN's Women Leaders Network Co-Chairs, Alex Ryan and Claire Damen, take a look back at the highlights of the last year of the Network and its plans for 2025.
News
24/01/2025
IHPN announces Danielle Henry as its new Director of Policy