Currently some of these functions are being undertaken by bodies that have NHS and/or Department of Health funding or sponsorship. The designation of AHSNs is taking place in parallel with the recommendation in Innovation Health and Wealth to undertake a “sunset review of all NHS/DH funded or sponsored innovation bodies and make recommendations as to their future form and funding.” Local AHSN applications may want to consider the relationship with any relevant locally funded and sponsored bodies and identify potential models for the future.