David Furness (@davidejfurness) 's Twitter Profile
David Furness

@davidejfurness

Director of Policy @IndHealthPN tweeting personally. E17 but not in the band

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Our new report, "Going Private", shows evidence of a generational shift in attitudes to, and usage of, private health care. Young people are far more likely to use, or have already used it, says David Furness ihpn.org.uk/going-private-…

Our new report, "Going Private", shows evidence of a generational shift in attitudes to, and usage of, private health care.

Young people are far more likely to use, or have already used it, says <a href="/davidejfurness/">David Furness</a>

ihpn.org.uk/going-private-…
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Our director of policy David Furness spoke to Winifred Robinson yesterday on Radio 4's You and Yours. It was a good listen, hearing from patients about their experiences. We also talked more about findings from our report Going Private. ihpn.org.uk/going-private-…

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We are underway at #IHPNSummit 2023! Terrific to have the Secretary of State Steve Barclay deliver a keynote speech, discussing the contribution of the independent sector, the rollout of community diagnostic centres, and how the government is supporting patient choice.

We are underway at #IHPNSummit 2023!

Terrific to have the Secretary of State <a href="/SteveBarclay/">Steve Barclay</a> deliver a keynote speech, discussing the contribution of the independent sector, the rollout of community diagnostic centres, and how the government is supporting patient choice.
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Our director of policy and delivery David Furness talked to fi glover and Jane Garvey on Times Radio last week about increasing demand for private GPs. The trend is clearest in younger people, as we explore in our report, Going Private 👀👇👇 ihpn.org.uk/evidence-of-a-…

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Our director of policy and delivery David Furness spoke to the Financial Times about the year ahead and the challenges facing the NHS which are likely to have an impact on demand for private healthcare. ft.com/content/611fbb…

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We’ve got new research out today on quality and safety in independent healthcare. There's good news: more CQCProf “good” or “outstanding” ratings than ever before. 👏 There's more to do though, as Dawn Hodgkins _DawnHodgkins says 👇 Full report: ihpn.org.uk/ihpn-patient-s…

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One of the many ways that independent providers work with the NHS is through mobile capacity. It's a really valuable asset for additional diagnostics and treatment. This great example from @EMSHealthcare was helping cancer patients. Here's David Furness with more...

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A great visit to Nuffield Health yesterday which highlighted great work with the NHS. Also some impressive complex work in cardiology. David Furness talks about the highlights, also flagging their work delivering physiotherapy to homeless people - a real social purpose.👏

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Against the backdrop of declining public satisfaction with the NHS David Furness spoke to Iain Dale on LBC last night. He expressed the continued commitment of the independent sector to support the NHS, as it has for decades.

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Health is always a hot topic in a general election and in the last 24hrs there’s been lots of discussion around the growing use of private healthcare. While it’s not always easy to condense into quick soundbites, here’s a thread with just some of the facts…

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Independent providers are ambitious about what can be done to support the new Govt to "build an NHS fit for the future" Here’s our thoughts on how to maximise the capacity & capability of the sector & get more NHS patients diagnosed & treated ihpn.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

Independent providers are ambitious about what can be done to support the new Govt to "build an NHS fit for the future" 

Here’s our thoughts on how to maximise the capacity &amp; capability of the sector &amp; get more NHS patients diagnosed &amp; treated  

ihpn.org.uk/wp-content/upl…
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Great to see Independent Healthcare Providers Network's analysis on variations in #NHS waiting times across the country in The Sun and how patients can cut months off their wait by choosing an alternative provider thesun.co.uk/health/2966781…

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We are delighted to announce David Furness of Independent Healthcare Providers Network as the new Managing Director of the Shelford Group, due to start in Spring 2025. Read more: shelfordgroup.org/shelford-group…

We are delighted to announce David Furness of <a href="/IndHealthPN/">Independent Healthcare Providers Network</a> as the new Managing Director of the Shelford Group, due to start in Spring 2025. 

Read more: shelfordgroup.org/shelford-group…
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We’re looking forward to welcoming Shelford colleagues and external guests to our #Shelford2025 annual event today, where we’ll be discussing our collective role in future proofing our NHS. Come and follow our event over on Bluesky at #Shelford2025 💙

We’re looking forward to welcoming Shelford colleagues and external guests to our #Shelford2025 annual event today, where we’ll be discussing our collective role in future proofing our NHS. 

Come and follow our event over on Bluesky at #Shelford2025 đź’™