NHS Counter Fraud Authority

⚠️ Honest mistakes happen – but knowingly submitting incorrect claims can be fraud.

Examples include:

• inflating travel or mileage claims
• claiming the same expense twice
• claiming free prescriptions when not entitled

Fraud against the NHS takes valuable resources away from patients and services.

If something doesn’t look right, reporting it helps protect NHS funding.

Find out more:

https://cfa.nhs.uk/fraud-prevention/reference-guide/types-of-fraud-within-the-NHS/NHS-patients/patients

🏢 Could your next role help support the fight against NHS fraud?

The NHS Counter Fraud Authority is looking for a Workplace Manager to help shape safe, sustainable and effective workplaces for colleagues across office and home-based settings.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by supporting:

✔️ smarter and flexible working
✔️ health & safety
✔️ sustainability projects
✔️ workplace improvements
✔️ business continuity and resilience

You’ll be helping create the conditions that allow teams to focus on protecting NHS resources from fraud.

If you’re experienced in workplace, estates, facilities or operational management, this could be a fantastic next step.

📢 Please don’t leave it to the last minute — posts can close early.

See the first comment for full details.

💊 Did you know?

Claiming free NHS prescriptions when you are not entitled to them is considered fraud.

Free prescriptions are only available if you meet certain criteria. If your circumstances change, your entitlement may change too.

Always check before ticking the exemption box.

Every pound lost to fraud could have supported patient care.

💊 https://cfa.nhs.uk/fraud-prevention/reference-guide/types-of-fraud-within-the-NHS/NHS-patients/patients

🚗 Mileage claims should always be accurate.

Submitting inflated mileage, claiming for journeys not taken, or submitting duplicate expense claims can all be considered fraud against the NHS.

Even small dishonest claims add up and take money away from patient care.

If you’re unsure about claim rules, check guidance before submitting.

Let’s help protect the NHS together.

Find the latest guidance on mileage allowances here:

🏍️https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/mileage-allowance-faqs

We all need to be alert to the risks from identity theft.

Take five minutes to check the post below from the Take Five team.

Get scam smart.

If you suspect fraud involving the NHS, speaking up can help protect services for everyone.

The NHS Counter Fraud Authority reviews all reports received and works to investigate allegations where necessary.
You can report concerns anonymously.

A few helpful reminders:

• no need to submit another report unless you have new information.
• if you think someone is using your NHS number, contact your GP surgery.
• if you receive an NHS letter for someone who doesn’t live at your address, just return it to sender.

Your report could help safeguard NHS funding for patient care.

👉https://cfa.nhs.uk/report-fraud

💙 Every pound lost to fraud is a pound not spent on patient care.

That’s why the NHS Counter Fraud Authority is investing in advanced analytics, reporting and data intelligence capability.

A new permanent opportunity is now available to lead critical reporting and data acquisition activity that supports fraud prevention across the NHS.

Flexible and hybrid working options available.

Find out more:
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/G9076-26-0038

⚠️ Applications may close early.