Videos and animations

Video resources providing examples of different types of fraud against the NHS and explaining how we can all play a part in spotting, reporting and stopping this crime.

On this page you can find all videos in our fraud awareness toolkit, including some older animations that are not included in any of the other sections.

The videos provide examples of different types of fraud against the NHS, including short scenarios based on real cases. They also highlight the impact of fraud on the NHS and explain how all of us – whether we are professional NHS fraud fighters or NHS people, patients or members of the public – can play a part in spotting, reporting and stopping this crime.

Mandate fraud

Procurement fraud

Investment fraud

What is NHS fraud?

This animation provides a definition of fraud against the NHS and uses a case example (based on a real case of procurement fraud) to illustrate it.

Stop fraud in its tracks

This animation shows an example of a mandate fraud (also known as payment diversion fraud) stopped by the quick thinking of an NHS employee, to support a wider message on fraud prevention.

Story of a fraud

This animation introduces Fraudy, a fictional character representing a fraud, and follows it through a case example (based on a real case of NHS payroll fraud). Will Fraudy manage to remain invisible?

Who pays for NHS fraud?

This animation provides examples of different types of fraud affecting the NHS, highlights the impact of NHS fraud and explains how to report it.

Working when sick (short animation)

This animation shows an example of working while off sick. It highlights the importance of reporting fraud and the consequences for those who commit it.

Ghost patients (short animation)

This animation shows an example of claiming for NHS care that was never delivered through the creation of fake patients. It highlights the importance of reporting fraud and the consequences for those who commit it.

A case of fake ID (short animation)

This animation shows an example of using fake identification to gain employment in the NHS. It highlights the importance of reporting fraud and the consequences for those who commit it.

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