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ABOUT FIPO

FIPO brings together specialist medical organisations, uniquely providing a unified forum representing doctors who deliver specialist medical care in the UK private health sector.

Why FIPO

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FIPO exists to protect, promote, and strengthen medical professionalism in private practice — for the benefit of patients.

Founded in 2000 by specialists, for specialists, FIPO brings together doctors committed to clinical excellence and professional integrity. This becomes even more important at a time when the doctor-patient relationship is under pressure.

Who we represent

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FIPO represents a federation of medical specialist organisations with an interest in expert consultant-led care delivered in the UK private sector. Our member organisations span a wide range of medical disciplines and share a commitment to high-quality care, patient safety, and protecting the integrity of the doctor-patient relationship.

FIPO provides and supports continuing professional development, engages in medical governance, provides representation for its members in regulatory, commercial and indemnity matters, publishes guidance and position statements, and maintains standards of professionalism among its members.

FIPO does not represent individual doctors, nor do we assist patients in finding a private consultant. However, doctors with questions or concerns about private practice are welcome to contact us, and we can offer guidance or signposting.

FIPO Members

  • Association of Anaesthetists (Great Britain and Ireland)
  • Association of Ophthalmologists Specialist Indemnity Scheme (AOOSIS)
  • British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS)
  • British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
  • British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS)
  • British Orthopaedic Trainee Association (BOTA UK)
  • ENT-UK
  • Hospital Consultants & Specialists Association (HCSA)
  • Independent Doctors Federation (IDrF)
  • London Consultants Association (LCA)
  • Nat-MAC
  • Orthopaedic and Trauma Specialists Indemnity Scheme (OTSIS)
  • RSM Venous Forum (VF)
Mr Richard Packard

Mr Richard Packard

Chairman MD DO FRCS FRCOphth

Richard Packard has been in private practice since 1981 in London and Berkshire...

Mr Charlie Chan

Mr Charlie Chan

Vice Chairman, DPhil FRCS

Charlie Chan is a photographer and cancer surgeon practising in Cheltenham. He was...

FIPO Collective Action Participation Process

A simple overview of the steps involved in participating in an active class action

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Read more about FIPO Fair Pay Action and learn how to join the campaign.

Four Simple Steps

  1. Register & Pay

    Complete your details and choose your membership level. Pay securely online.

  2. Sign Documents

    Execute the power of attorney and litigation management agreement online. It takes about 15 minutes.

  3. Upload Evidence

    Upload documents to confirm your relationship with Bupa and/or AXA PPP (e.g. fee schedules, samples of correspondence or payment records).

  4. We Take It From Here

    FIPO and our legal team conduct the claim on your behalf. You will be kept informed throughout.

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Doctors

Chambers can be described as a group of practitioners working from the same premises and sharing administrative expenses but who retain individual fees and practice arrangements.

Patients

FIPO launched its Charter on the November 26th 2007 at Church House Conference Centre, Westminster with presentations by the Chairman of FIPO and the Minister of Health Professor Lord Darzi.

Latest Stories from FIPO

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PHIN AGM promises clearer information for private healthcare
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PHIN AGM promises clearer information for private healthcare
FIPO attended the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) AGM at which it was reported it is on track to deliver its transparency programme to the sati...
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FIPO briefs BOA Annual Congress
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FIPO briefs BOA Annual Congress
Invited to address the British Orthopaedic Association’s Annual Congress in Liverpool, FIPO Vice Chairman Charlie Chan has highlighted concerns about the i...
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FIPO challenges market distortions in private healthcare
04Sep '25
FIPO challenges market distortions in private healthcare
FIPO has met with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to raise serious concerns that the private healthcare market is no longer operating as the CMA ...
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FIPO Position Statement November 2023
27Nov '23
FIPO Position Statement November 2023
In the light of recent events in the independent healthcare sector, it seemed appropriate to highlight FIPO’s role. FIPO is a federation comprising the ma...
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FIPO Briefs Health Insurance Brokers
23Mar '23
FIPO Briefs Health Insurance Brokers
FIPO was on the podium for Health & Protection’s first Health Summit for advisers and intermediaries working in the UK private medical and health insurance...
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FIPO’s Rosemary Hittinger named Consultant Champion 2022
23Mar '23
FIPO’s Rosemary Hittinger named Consultant Champion 2022
28 February 2023 FIPO and LCA Board Member Rosemary Hittinger receiving the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) ‘Consultant Champion 2022‘ awar...
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