Does my doctor have to make the request?

You can write yourself, but a supporting justification from your doctor or consultant makes the request much stronger.

What if the request is refused?

Ask for the reasons in writing and for the appeal or complaints route. For a private insurer, an unresolved complaint can usually be taken to the Financial Ombudsman Service.

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Request funding for a medicine or device

For medicines or devices that are not routinely funded, a written request with a clear clinical justification is usually needed.

Your details

Full name Street and number

Postcode Town or city

Who are you writing to?

Name of the company or organisation Street and number

Postcode Town or city

Country

About your letter

Name of the medicine or device Prescribed by (optional)Name of your doctor or consultant.Clinical justification Why you need this treatment, and what has already been tried without success.

Preview of your letter

This is exactly what goes on paper.

Full name

Name of the company or organisation

25 July 2026

Re: Request for funding of

Dear Sir or Madam,

The justification for my request is as follows

I ask you to assess this request and to write to me with a reasoned decision on whether the treatment will be funded. If you need further information from my clinician, please let me know what is required.

Yours faithfully,

Full name

Email address We send your confirmation here.Send by recorded deliveryWith proof of posting and proof of delivery.

What to look out for

Ask your doctor or consultant for a short written clinical justification; it makes a very large difference.
Set out which alternatives you have already tried and why they did not work or were not tolerated.
Some treatments have to be approved before they start, so send your request before you pay for or begin treatment.
Ask for the decision in writing, with the reasons and the route to challenge it.

FAQ

Does my doctor have to make the request?: You can write yourself, but a supporting justification from your doctor or consultant makes the request much stronger.
What if the request is refused?: Ask for the reasons in writing and for the appeal or complaints route. For a private insurer, an unresolved complaint can usually be taken to the Financial Ombudsman Service.

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