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 continues to evolve and meet the growing needs of the public, the independent sector will continue to support the NHS and ensure patients can access the care they need.
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09/05/2024
“The independent sector remains ready and able to treat even more NHS patients than it currently does. It’s therefore vital that local areas make use of all available capacity in independent providers – including making sure NHS patients are aware of their “right to choose” to be treated in an independent hospital – so that patients can access the care they so desperately need.”
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29/04/2024
All the data is taken from datasets collected and published by NHS England, and we have used that data and extracted the information that relates to independent sector providers including hospitals and clinics across England.
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12/04/2024
While we continue to see some modest improvements in the waiting list situation, the sheer number of people on waiting lists is still unacceptably high, with many hundreds of thousands of people unable to work and live fulfilling lives.
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27/03/2024
IHPN responds to latest British Social Attitudes Survey on the NHS
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29/02/2024
David Hare, Chief Executive, IHPN said: "Today’s IFS report clearly shows the quite significant timeframes which will inevitably be involved in tackling NHS waiting lists, given their scale and extent. Now more than ever, it's crucial that we work collaboratively and strategically to address them.
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05/02/2024
We've welcomed the publication today of The Times Health Commission's final report.
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24/01/2024
The report found that CDCs, which were introduced two years ago to change the approach of non-emergency testing, at a cost of £2.3bn, conducted 6.5% of tests.
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03/01/2024
The Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) has issued a statement as junior doctors begin a planned six-day strike.
Blog
20/12/2023
Each year, NHS organisations commission services that millions of patients rely on for their care. Ahead of new rules coming in, Charlie Boyd looks at the current picture based on some recent IHPN research.
News
18/12/2023
While it’s encouraging that the waiting lists haven’t grown still further this month, this is another bleak set of figures ahead of what looks likely to be a hugely difficult winter.
News
23/11/2023
The IHPN has responded to data released by the Association of Optometrists (AOP) which shows the extent and impact of delays in NHS treatment for patients needing eye care or treatment.
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22/11/2023
IHPN have released a report on Community Health Services called “What does good look like”, which includes an overview of community health services in England, along with sixteen case studies from IHPN member organisations.