NHS Counter Fraud Authority

Leading the fight against economic crime in the NHS. This feed isn't for reporting fraud. Report via 📱 0800 028 4060 or our website 👇 Account active 9am-5pm.

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Did you know that all reports of NHS fraud in England & Wales to the NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) are free and treated in confidence?

Report via:

💻https://t.co/YpkqzCp4fZ

☎️0800 028 4060 powered by @CrimestoppersUK

Or speak to the Local Counter Fraud Specialist.

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Rahil Patel, 42, of 11 Churston Avenue, London E13, was also sentenced to six years’ imprisonment for his role in the fraud.

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皿 JAILED!

A pharmacist has been jailed for six years for his role in a £1.3m NHS prescription fraud.

Jignesh Patel, 46, of 11 Princes Park Manor, Royal Drive, London N11, was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court today (16 October 2026).

Read more: https://t.co/iR4ZZO3Q6g

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🛡️ Help protect the NHS from fraud.

See something suspicious?

Have concerns about dishonest activity?

Speaking up can make a difference.

📢 Report NHS fraud: https://t.co/YpkqzCowqr

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🚩 Red flag. 👀

Something doesn't look right?

Don't investigate it yourself. Don't ignore it.

📢 Report NHS fraud and let the experts take it from there: https://t.co/YpkqzCowqr

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📢 You don't need all the answers.

If you have concerns about NHS fraud, you can still report them.

Every report helps build a clearer picture of fraud against the NHS.

🛡️ Report NHS fraud: https://t.co/YpkqzCowqr

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🧩 One small detail could matter.

A number that doesn't look right.

A claim that doesn't add up.

Something you're told to overlook.

👀 Trust your instincts.

📢 Report NHS fraud: https://t.co/YpkqzCowqr

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🚨 Don't leave it to someone else.

Think you've spotted NHS fraud?

Your report could help us understand what's happening and take action.

📢 Report NHS fraud: https://t.co/YpkqzCowqr

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Read about our new NEDs: https://t.co/OQzrZLKRKm

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Today we have appointed three new Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to our Board.

Adrian Searle, Lyn McDonald and Fiona Cullen join us following an extensive recruitment process involving a wide range of stakeholders. 

They will formally commence their roles on 1 October.

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Fariba Shameli, 55, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment after fraudulently claiming more than £92k from the NHS for work never carried out.

Now living in Sweden, she will be arrested and serve a third of her sentence on entering the UK.

Read more: https://t.co/lQdXejeoEt

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🕵️ Not all fraud is easy to spot.

It might look like a routine payment.

A normal expense claim.

A genuine-looking application.

🔎 If something doesn't seem right, report it.

📢 Report NHS fraud: https://t.co/YpkqzCowqr

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💷 NHS money. Everyone's responsibility.

Fraud takes valuable resources away from the NHS.

If you see something suspicious, help us protect them.

🛡️ Report NHS fraud: https://t.co/YpkqzCowqr

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🤔 Something doesn't add up?

You don't need to be a fraud expert to report a concern.

If you suspect fraud against the NHS, your information could help.

📢 Report NHS fraud: https://t.co/YpkqzCowqr

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👀 Spot it. Report it.

Fraud can take many forms — and sometimes it's not immediately obvious.
If something doesn't look right, don't ignore it.

🛡️ Help protect NHS resources.

📢 Report NHS fraud: https://t.co/YpkqzCowqr

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🚩 See something that doesn't add up?

A suspicious payment.
A false claim.
A dishonest application.

You don't need to know all the facts to raise a concern.

📢 Report NHS fraud: https://t.co/YpkqzCowqr

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Seen something that doesn’t seem right involving the NHS?

Report your concerns without compromising your identity

✔ no need to report again unless you have new information
✔ NHS number concerns → contact your GP
✔ NHS letters for others → return to sender

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As summer holidays come to an end, many NHS staff and public sector colleagues have enjoyed a well-earned break.

Unfortunately, fraudsters don't take annual leave.

Protecting NHS resources is everyone's responsibility, all year round.

#FraudDoesntTakeAHoliday #NHSFraud

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Have you signed up for the free NHSCFA and Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) counter fraud bitesize course designed for finance staff yet?

👉https://t.co/LnjIIwj15z

#NHSFraud #HFMA

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Organisations that promote awareness, encourage speaking up and maintain strong leadership create environments where fraud is more likely to be identified and prevented.

Read more about the offence👉 https://t.co/m0yzxXBZjb

#FailureToPreventFraud

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🌟 Looking ahead to 2029.

Read the NHSCFA Three-Year Health Service Counter Fraud Strategy and find out how we're working to protect NHS resources for patient care.

👉🔗 https://t.co/4CBESEmrNJ

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