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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.

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.

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.

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