Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN)

IHPN Quarterly NHS Data - June 2025 - Independent Healthcare Provider Network Read IHPN's latest analysis of NHS activity delivered by independent healthcare providers

With more to do to meet the NHS’ 18-week target by March'29, it’s vital local NHS areas ensure they make full use of capacity in the sector to give patients greater choice and access to the care they need.

You can read more about our role in the NHS recovery here:

www.ihpn.org.uk/ihpn-quarter...

Wes Streeting: I won’t shrink away from opening NHS to private sector Health Secretary says help is vital to get patients treated and to tackle ‘national emergency’ facing UK

Great @telegraphnews.bsky.social story on the contribution of independent providers in cutting the NHS backlog:

📉removing 1.4m patients from NHS waiting lists since July
🧑‍⚕️delivering 1 in 5 NHS operations – free at the point of use + paid for at NHS prices

www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06...

New IHPN analysis shows over 1.1m private diagnostic scans & tests delivered last year - Independent Healthcare Provider Network New IHPN analysis published today has found that over 1.1million private tests and scans were delivered in 2024. This represents double digit growth in the last year with some of our members experienc...

The relatively accessible price point of many diagnostics is also a key driver:

💷 MRI scans, ultrasounds + echocardiograms can be purchased for <£500, with ultrasounds as little as £150. CT scans are typically priced between £500-£1,000.

Read the full report here: www.ihpn.org.uk/news/new-ihp...

📈Our analysis found there were 1.1million+ private tests & scans in 2024 - with some members experiencing 20%+ increases in demand.

⏰Unsurprisingly fast access is the key draw with appointments for scans and tests available within 48 hrs, with the results in a similar timeframe

Young professionals go private for MRI scans and cancer checks Demand for private health tests has soared among working-age adults who prize speedy access to convenient appointments and results within 48 hours

Great see coverage of our new "Going Private - diagnostics" report in @thetimes.com today

www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...

Private Hospitals Are Helping the NHS Cut Wait Times — With Trade Offs As of December, more than 7.4 million cases were still on waiting lists.

Great to be part of this Bloomberg article on the role of independent providers in cutting the NHS backlog + delivering

▶️1/5 NHS inpatient cases
▶️1/4 NHS trauma & orthopedics procedures
▶️1/2 NHS ophthalmology operations

“We’re playing a role to try and help people access care when they need it”

Still time to choose? - Independent Healthcare Provider Network Read IHPN's latest analysis on how NHS patients can cut months off their average wait for treatment by choosing a different provider

He talked about our recent research which found:

☑️ More than 3/4 of people want a choice of where they receive their NHS care
🚗 Patients in England can cut 3months off their wait for NHS care by travelling just 12miles to a different provider

Read our research here www.ihpn.org.uk/still-time-t...

YouTube video by The Independent Healthcare Providers Network David Hare on Times Radio Feb 2025 patient choice

IHPN's CEO David Hare featured on Times Radio this weekend to discuss patient choice in the NHS, amid reports that patients' rights are set to be extended.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXHN...

YouTube video by The Independent Healthcare Providers Network David Furness Interview with Times Radio. 3rd February 2025

Our IHPN’s Director of Policy David Furness also contributed to the debate on Times Radio where he spoke about the work that the independent sector is doing to clear the NHS backlog - removing over 1.5m people from NHS waiting lists last year. You can listen here www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVAj...

The most popular private healthcare procedures — and the costs NHS waiting times remain stubbornly long and one in four people in the UK have private health insurance so many are jumping the queue for tests, scans and surgery

Great to see our CEO David Hare quoted in @thetimes.com over the weekend looking at the increasing no. of people choosing to “go private”, with much of the growth down to more people using Private Medical Insurance provided by their employer

www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...

Historic deal between NHS and Independent Sector to cut NHS waiting lists - Independent Healthcare Provider Network A new agreement has been struck with the independent sector as part of plans to end the hospital waiting list backlog. The new deal will mean the NHS makes better use of the independent sector to tack...

The agreement will also:
📱Align NHS & independent sector digital systems so patients can see appts + results on the NHS App
🤝 Encourage long-term relationships to enable ⬆️ independent investment in the NHS
🧑‍🎓 Work together to grow the elective workforce

Read more www.ihpn.org.uk/news/histori...

By making full use of the sector's capacity:
☑️ patients will be offered a proper choice of provider
🏥the sector will be supported to invest in & deliver an even wider choice of services to NHS patients to cut waiting times - free at the point of use & paid for at NHS prices.

We’re delighted that the Prime Minister today announced a new agreement between the NHS & independent sector to help cut the NHS backlog.

Independent providers already treat millions of NHS patients every year, and this agreement builds on these strong foundations

Great to see today's news that patients will be have more choice & control over their NHS care, incl being treated in the independent sector

Our research shows patients in England can cut months off their wait for care by choosing a different provider

Read more here www.ihpn.org.uk/still-time-t...

🎉As 2024 draws to a close we want to say a big thank you to all those working in the independent health sector who do such a fantastic job delivering care to millions of NHS and private patients every year 🎉

From all of us at IHPN we wish everyone a very merry Christmas and we'll see you in 2025! 🎄

Today's #NHS figures show waiting lists remain at record high levels.

If the Government is to meet the 18 week target once again our analysis has found that NHS activity needs to increase by 21% - stretching but doable we believe.

Read our full response here: www.ihpn.org.uk/news/ihpn-re...

IHPN Vacancies - Independent Healthcare Provider Network These are the current vacancies at IHPN. You can also follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn for more...

IHPN are looking for a new Director of Policy!

If you’re a senior policy leader with an in-depth understanding of UK healthcare, come and work with us to support our members as they deliver care to ever more NHS & private patients

For more details, click here: www.ihpn.org.uk/ihpn-vacanci...