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SHOWCASING EXCELLENCE IN THE PROVISION OF
CLINICAL SERVICE TO THE NHS

As demand on the NHS continues to grow, Independent Healthcare Providers (IHPs) are playing an increasingly important role in supporting and strengthening the system. Delivering services across elective care, diagnostics, mental health, community and beyond, IHPs bring the capacity, expertise and innovation that makes them essential partners in building a more sustainable health service.

The HSJ Independent Healthcare Providers Awards, held as part of the HSJ Partnership Awards, provide a national platform to showcase the growing contribution of IHPs supporting NHS care.

These awards are judged by senior NHS leaders. 

HSJ's unparalleled reach into and standing among NHS leaders ensures the shortlisted and winning entries are acknowledged by those with the greatest influence.

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Why should organisations enter

  • Be recognised by the NHS for your achievements in treating NHS patients
  • Become nationally recognised as a leading independent healthcare provider
  • Demonstrate how you deliver value for money and efficiency
  • Help develop a clear evidence base that will ensure you stand out from your competitors
  • Present to a judging panel of senior NHS and leaders, and gain useful feedback
  • Receive coverage of your awards entry on HSJ’s online platforms and social channels
  • Strengthen bonds with existing NHS partners by jointly submitting and celebrating success

The Independent Healthcare Providers Awards winners are automatically shortlisted for the wider HSJ Awards 2027 programme - providing even greater exposure.

Entrants must be independent healthcare providers that offer services free at the point of care to NHS patients, in any setting. Projects can be conducted independently or in collaboration with an NHS organisation. While a partnership with the NHS is encouraged, it is not mandatory. However, all projects must serve NHS patients and provide evidence from the past two years up until the awards deadline date. For specific eligibility per category, please check our categories page.

"It was a timely reminder of how special staff who work in the NHS and their strategic partners are - we are amazing and do incredible things to improve patient care! "
Head of Quality
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
"A wonderful evening celebrating the hard work and subsequent success of healthcare partnerships on a national level. "
Pharmacy Technical Services Support Manager
Northumberland Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust
"An excellent networking opportunity in which to celebrate the achievements of our high performing, multi-agency team "
Client Director
Knowledgepool
"It made us think about what we’d done and how we’d approached the partnership. Preparing to do the presentation and recognising what each partner had done. "
Anonymous
Independent Healthcare Provider
"Absolutely outstanding. I'll be putting in for the awards again "
Anonymous
Independent Healthcare Provider
"A really positive celebration of how the NHS and industry work in partnership to support better patient care "
Richard Stubbs
Chief Executive Officer, Yorkshire & Humber AHSN
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