News
New research shows “going private” is becoming the new normal
02/09/2024
Read the results of IHPN's Going Private 2024 which looks at public attitudes to private healthcare
Private Healthcare
Millions of people every year choose to use private healthcare, either through insurance or paying themselves. IHPN conducts regular research on current trends in this area and works to improve the accessibility of privately funded care to patients.
News
IHPN reaction to Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) data update
05/03/2024
In response to the latest Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) quarterly data update, David Furness, director of policy and delivery has commented: “The latest data shows strong continued demand for private healthcare, with large numbers of patients choosing to use the private sector to access healthcare.
Reports
Going Private: A briefing on private primary care
08/02/2024
This briefing is aimed at helping improve understanding of private primary care in terms of what it offers, current trends and potential future developments.
News
New research published - Going Private
09/10/2023
IHPN has released a major new report on people’s perceptions of private healthcare, Going Private 2023.
News
New research shows NHS challenges driving demand for private healthcare, particularly among younger people
09/10/2023
We're publishing new research today that shows strong public support for the private healthcare sector, against a backdrop of continuing difficulty in accessing NHS care.