Everyone knows that committing fraud and bribery is illegal, but what exactly is fraud and what should you do if you have suspicions about it going on at work?
Fraud
Fraud is any deliberate intention to make a gain for themselves or anyone else, or inflicting a loss (or a risk of loss) on another person, i.e. the NHS. This could be through creating false records or documents or failing to disclose information.
Bribery
This is anything that induces (or intends to induce) improper performance. This includes offering, promising or giving a bribe, requesting, agreeing to receive or actually accepting a bride, and failing to prevent bribery.
What to do if you have concerns?
If any of these concerns come to light you must immediately report your suspicions and what you have discovered to one of the following:
Andy Reeve, Local Counter Fraud Specialist, on 07528970222 or andy.reeve1@nhs.net.
The Trust’s Director of Finance.
Confidentiality will be maintained and all matters will be dealt with in accordance with the NHS counter fraud standards. You will not suffer any recriminations as a result of raising concerns – you have protection under the Public Disclosure Act 1998.
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Want more information? Visit https://www.reportnhsfraud.nhs.uk/.