NHS fraud prevention

What is NHS fraud?

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

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

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

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

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

LCFSs deliver a comprehensive counter fraud service to NHS health bodies.
The Local Counter Fraud Technician

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

Guidance focusing on the failure to prevent fraud offence.

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