We fully support the aims of the NHS Counter Fraud Authority in combatting fraud, bribery and corruption committed against the NHS, in order to help maximise the resources which can be used for patient care. We regularly review our strategies so that we can reduce our exposure to fraudulent activity. This includes meeting our obligations to appoint a local counter fraud specialist (LCFS) who is a qualified criminal investigator. The LCFS works with staff throughout the Foundation Trust to introduce anti-fraud measures and to investigate legitimate concerns.
Reporting Fraud
Concerns about NHS fraud can be reported in confidence to the NHS Counter Fraud Authority via the national fraud and corruption reporting line, 0800 028 4060.
Reports can also be made online at https://cfa.nhs.uk/reportfraud.
Or report your concerns about possible fraud or corruption in the NHS in complete confidence to your Local Counter fraud Specialist (details on the right of this page). For more information about fraud and corruption you can visit your local fraud team’s website at www.nhsfraudandsecurity.co.uk
Anti‑Fraud, Bribery, Corruption, Money Laundering and Economic Crimes Statement
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to preventing and reducing fraud, bribery, corruption, money laundering and all forms of economic crime in the NHS. We take a zero‑tolerance approach and expect the highest standards of honesty and integrity from everyone working for or with the Trust.
Our Anti‑Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy applies to all Trust employees, bank and locum staff, contractors, consultants, volunteers, suppliers, and all internal and external stakeholders.
Fraud
Fraud is a criminal offence defined by the Fraud Act 2006. It includes:
- Dishonestly making a false representation,
- Failing to disclose information, or
- Abusing a position,
with the intention of making a financial gain or causing a financial loss. Importantly, the gain or loss does not need to succeed for an act of fraud to be committed.
The ‘Failure to Prevent Fraud’ offence, introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, came into effect on 1 September 2025. Large organisations, including NHS Trusts, may be liable if an associated person commits fraud intending to benefit the organisation, unless the organisation can demonstrate that it had reasonable fraud prevention procedures in place.
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to maintaining and evidencing such reasonable procedures. We follow the six recognised principles of good practice:
- Top‑level commitment
- Fraud risk assessment
- Proportionate prevention procedures
- Due diligence
- Communication and training
- Monitoring and review
Bribery
The Bribery Act 2010 establishes offences relating to offering, giving, requesting or receiving a financial or other advantage in return for improper performance of a function. Section 7 of the Act also introduced a corporate offence of failure to prevent bribery.
To minimise the risk of bribery, corruption and money laundering, all staff must follow the Trust’s Managing Conflicts of Interest Policy when offered hospitality or gifts or when considering offering such items to others. The policy also explains the material interests that must be declared, including secondary employment and directorships.
Reporting Concerns
We strongly encourage anyone with concerns about fraud, bribery, corruption, money laundering, or other economic crimes to raise them promptly. Concerns can be reported confidentially through the following routes:
Trust Counter Fraud Specialist
Jenny Loganathan
Email: jenny.loganathan2@nhs.net
Phone: 07733 226824
National NHS Fraud Reporting
NHS Counter Fraud and Corruption Reporting Line
Call: 0800 028 40 60
Visit: www.cfa.nhs.uk/reportfraud
All genuine suspicions will be treated seriously and investigated appropriately. The Trust may take disciplinary, civil, or criminal action where necessary.
