NHS Partners Network

The Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN), formerly known as the NHS Partners Network, is the representative body for independent sector healthcare providers in the United Kingdom. It represents over 100 members, including large hospital groups, diagnostic providers, and primary care organizations that deliver both NHS-funded and private healthcare. IHPN advocates for its members to policymakers, facilitates networking and best-practice sharing, and works to ensure the independent sector is integrated into the broader UK healthcare system. The organization was founded in 2005 and was previously part of the NHS Confederation before becoming an independent entity in 2020.