All NHS organisations are required by the NHS Counter Fraud Authority (the NHS body responsible for tackling all forms of crime against the NHS), to have in place a Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) to combat fraud, bribery and corruption, and help safeguard NHS resources. Our provider is CW Audit, whose LCFS’s are accredited and are suitably qualified to carry out this work to the required national standard. Any UHCW employee, agency staff, contractors or members of the public who have suspicions of fraud within the Trust can approach the LCFS confidentially and anonymously.
The activities of the LCFS include: • Carrying out an agreed programme of preventative counter fraud and corruption activity • Deciding whether internal/external referrals or matters raised through the whistleblowing process need to be investigated • Investigating cases in accordance with the NHS Standard Contract (Service Condition 24) and the NHS Fraud and Corruption Manual; ensuring a full and fair investigation Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance (DoF) to ensure he/she is kept appraised of all cases • Reporting to the Audit Committee on all counter fraud work undertaken at the Trust • Reporting any case to the police where necessary, in consultation with the Executive DoF, the Chief Accountable Officer and the NHS Counter Fraud Authority.
All concerns will be investigated, and where appropriate the offenders prosecuted. It may be necessary to involve the Police in any investigation.
You can also report any concerns via the following National reporting lines:
When reporting a fraud this can be made directly or anonymously. However, it is very important that as much information as possible is provided to the Counter Fraud Specialist, otherwise it may not be possible to investigate the matter.
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