NHSCFA Strategy 2026-2029

The NHSCFA's 2026-2029 strategy document sets out our approach to fighting fraud and other economic crime affecting the NHS.

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    Interim Chair's foreword

    Gaon Hart former Interim Chair introduces the NHSCFA's 2023-2026 Strategy.

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    New Chair's welcome

    Tom Hayhoe introduces the NHSCFA's 2023-2026 Strategy.

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    CEO’s foreword

    Alex Rothwell outlines the organisation's priorities for the next three years in the fight against fraud, bribery, and corruption affecting the NHS.

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    Strategy summary

    This health service strategy aligns with the government’s ambitions and drive to reform the NHS.

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    The challenge

    The importance of protecting the NHS from fraudulent activity.

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    Strategic Intelligence Assessment 2024-25

    The SIA is produced annually on behalf of the DHSC to identify fraud threats and the level of NHS funding exposed to the risk of loss from fraud.

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    Our vision and principles

    An outline of the change in vision for the organisation, with a new focus on working collaboratively and addressing the risks of bribery and corruption.

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    Objective 1

    Preventing fraud is one of the most effective ways to protect NHS resources.

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    Objective 2

    As the NHS becomes increasingly digital, technology and data will underpin healthcare delivery and system integrity.

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    Objective 3

    As healthcare evolves, there are opportunities to shape fraud resilient models of healthcare.

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    Objective 4

    The success of this Health Service Counter Fraud Strategy depends on enhancing strategic relationships across the health system and beyond.

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    Objective 5

    Our ambition is to create a future fit integrated operating model that aligns with emerging NHS structures.

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    Our partners

    Effective counter fraud activity depends on coordinated action across national bodies, arm’s-length organisations, regulators, local systems, providers, and professional networks.

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    Strategic accountability and performance

    How the NHSCFA's annual business plan supports the delivery of the strategy.

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