Become an Independent Sector member

Membership is open to commercial and not-for-profit providers of frontline NHS or social services. Membership is designed to incorporate the increasing diversity of service providers in the modern NHS.

Our recent briefing, Independent providers...making a difference (1Mb PDF) outlines key examples of the many ways the independent sector benefits NHS patients.

What are the main benefits of the scheme?

• connect with other 60 independent and not-for-profit providers
• join our forum, held six times a year, for members to identify specific needs and expectations
• participate in the sector-specific networks and meetings on: mental health, primary and community care, elective and diagnostic treatment, long-term conditions and voluntary sector provision.

Use opportunities to influence

• Membership will enable your organisation to join the voice of NHS leadership in influencing central policy and to contribute to the public debate alongside NHS organisations.
• open invitations to our policy development events and seminars
• attend Chatham House meetings with key decision-makers.

Network with NHS organisations

• choose from 200 events a year ranging from our high-profile annual conference and exhibition to policy-specific seminars
• co-opted places on our governing Council
• make use of our comprehensive programme of regional and national membership meetings.

Broaden your knowledge

Develop your understanding of changing policy, the NHS and views of health leaders with:

• access to the member-only sections of our website for updates on our work and a publications archive
• bulk copies of our extensive publishing programme including a range of briefings, reports and guides offering easy-to-digest summaries of policy developments
• our weekly interchange e-bulletins providing updates on the work of the Confederation and offering opportunities for members to get involved
• emailed daily press summaries (38Kb HTML), highlighting all the health press stories.

How does my organisation join the scheme?

For details and an application form please contact martin.panther@nhsconfed.org