NHS fraud prevention

Find fraud prevention information, guidance and resources including videos, animations, posters and fact sheets.

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    What is NHS fraud?

    The first step in fighting fraud against the NHS is knowing how to spot it.

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    Fraud awareness toolkit

    Materials to raise awareness of fraud against the NHS and support health bodies in using communications as a fraud-fighting tool.

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    The NHS Fraud Reference Guide

    Find information and definitions for the different types of fraud affecting the NHS.

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    Fraud prevention reports

    Read about the implementation of our national and local fraud prevention strategies and collaborative exercises

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    Counter fraud guidance

    Our guidance documents provide a framework for the NHS to deal with fraud at both a national and a local level.

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    The Local Counter Fraud Specialist

    LCFSs deliver a comprehensive counter fraud service to NHS health bodies.

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    The Local Counter Fraud Technician

    LCFTs support Local Counter Fraud Specialists in delivering a comprehensive counter fraud service to NHS health bodies.

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    Nominations Guidance

    Guidance on the nomination of Local Counter Fraud Specialists (LCFSs) and Local Counter Fraud Technicians (LCFTs)

  • Information for Fraud Champions

    The Counter Fraud Champion drives and supports the counter fraud agenda at a senior, strategic level within NHS bodies.

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    COVID-19 counter fraud guidance

    This page provides guidance and advice to help mitigate the risk of fraud and protect NHS resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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