Fighting fraud

Fraud is theft involving deception. NHS Leeds is committed to the NHS counter fraud strategy, which aims to reduce fraud to an absolute minimum, keep it there permanently and target more NHS resources at providing better patient care.

The role of the Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS)
The LCFS, Andrea Deegan, is responsible for all counter fraud activity at the Trust.

This includes creating an anti-fraud culture amongst staff and the public and deterring those who would wish to defraud the Trust. The role also includes preventing, detecting and investigating fraud against the Trust. Those found to have committed fraud can expect disciplinary, civil and criminal action to be taken against them. All monies lost to fraud will be recovered.

How can you help?
If you have any concerns or suspicions of any activity you think may be fraudulent, contact one of the following immediately.

• Andrea Deegan, LCFS, on 0113 244 5451, 07817 002136 or andrea.deegan@rsmtenon.com.
• National Fraud and Corruption Reporting Line on freephone 0800 028 40 60.
• The Trust's Director of Finance - kevin.howells@nhsleeds.nhs.uk.
• Complete a fraud referral form.

All information is treated with the utmost discretion. 

Related sites

NHS Counter Fraud Service

Related downloads

Fraud referral form.doc (0.20 MB)