Our over-arching goal is to ensure that independent providers are able to play a significant role in improving access, quality and choice for NHS patients.

A strong voice for our members

• working with Ministers, the Department of Health and wider regulatory bodies to provide a stable framework and clarity of direction for all organisations involved in healthcare
• communicating the role of the independent sector in the provision of NHS services to the public, NHS colleagues and stakeholders.

Standards and regulation

• working for common regulation, with fewer but better regulatory standards, underpinned by a meaningful and common dataset which focuses on patient safety and outcomes
• focusing on principles that underpin effective working between sectors so that NHS and independent confidence is maintained
• promoting and developing a high-performing and motivated workforce across all sectors to deliver the best possible care to NHS patients.

Procurement and commissioning

• encouraging a consistent, transparent contracting process to create innovation and fair competition
• working for commissioning that focuses on patient outcomes
• developing cooperation across sectors, including through partnership working and more formal arrangements such as joint ventures.