Advancing Individual Funding Requests – Towards Consistency and Clarity Across the NHS

Date and time

On Tuesday 25th November 2025 at 1pm we delivered a webinar on the latest updates, practical insights, and new draft policies shaping IFR across NHS Midlands and Lancashire.

Advancing Individual Funding Requests – Towards Consistency and Clarity Across the NHS

About the event

On our interactive webinar we explored the latest on Individual Funding Requests (IFR) across NHS Midlands and Lancashire. We delved into the new IFR draft process policy document, shared practical insights, and discussed key challenges and system-wide considerations. 

Why it’s important

Individual Funding Requests (IFR) play a key role in ensuring patients receive the care they need when standard pathways aren’t suitable. With a new draft process policy document in development and a growing need for a consistent approach across multiple ICBs, it’s vital for everyone involved to understand the process, tackle challenges, and clarify key issues, leading to continued and sustained improvement in IFR delivery.

Speakers

Katie Smith, Consultant in Public Health Medicine

Tara Gillam, Consultant in Public Health Medicine

John Hampson,  Public Health Consultant