Proximity Grid

The proximity grid is used to determine when a risk may occur and when a response may be required.

Proximity and timescale for dealing with the risk	Within one year	Within six months	Within three months	Within one month	Within one week
Descriptor
Lifcycle/Process	At some stage in the future	Prior to the end of the lifecycle or process	Prior to the end of the next stage or phase	Prior to the end of the next stage or phase	Prior to all other activity being carried out

We estimate that the NHS is vulnerable to £1.198 billion worth of fraud each year.

Report any suspicions or concerns about fraud against the NHS to the NHSCFA.