A
major part of Britain's healthcare is provided by the private sector
who have the skills and capacity to undertake procedures quickly and
cost effectively.
HIGH
QUALITY SERVICES
A wide range of high quality services is available to purchasers through
agreements between the public and independent sectors. Independent
healthcare facilities include:
- Private hospitals and
clinics
- Private nursing and
residential homes
- Private patient units
in NHS Trusts
- Independent acute psychiatric
hospitals
PARTNERSHIP
Continuing partnership between the independent sector, the NHS and local
authorities means:
- More choice
- Many NHS Trusts buy services
from independent hospitals to reduce service pressures.
INDEPENDENT
HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION
The Independent Healthcare Association (IHA) is an association for the
UK's independent healthcare sector. The association promotes the highest
standards in independent health and social care. Members include charitable
and private providers of:
- Independent nursing
and residential care
- Domiciliary care
- Psychiatric and substance
misuse services
- Pathology laboratories
- Rehabilitation services
- Day services
