Relevant Acronyms

SCAN 

Strengthening Counter Fraud Provision Across the NHS in England 

PPIE 

Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement 

PSAG 

Public Stakeholder Advisory Group

NSAG 

NHS Professional Stakeholder Advisory Group 

CSAG 

Counter Fraud Policy Stakeholder Advisory Group 

CFSAG

Counter Fraud Professionals Stakeholder Advisory Group 

SSG

Study Steering Group

WP

Work Package

FRA 

Fraud Risk Assessment 

FOIA 

Freedom of Information Act 

ALB 

Arms-Length Body

B&T

NHS Blood and Transport

DHSC 

Department of Health and Social Care 

HRA 

Health Research Authority 

NHSCFA 

NHS Counter Fraud Authority 

NHSCFS 

NHS Counter Fraud Service (historic predecessor to NHSCFA) 

CFSMS 

Counter Fraud and Security Management Service (previously NHSCFA) 

NHSBSA 

 NHS Business and Services Authority 

UKHSA

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

MHRA

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency 

NHS res

NHS Resolution

NICE

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

HFEA

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority

NHSE

NHS England

HSSIB

Health Services Safety Investigations Body

PSFA 

Public Sector Fraud Authority 

NIHR 

National Institute for Health and Care Research 

CFPAB 

UK Counter Fraud Professional Awards Board 

NAO 

National Audit Office 

CIPFA 

Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy 

OLAF 

European Anti-Fraud Office

PACAC 

Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee 

DWP 

Department for Work and Pensions 

HMRC 

His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs 

ICB 

Integrated Care Board (previously CCGs) 

CCG 

Clinical Commissioning Group 

ICO 

Information Commissioner’s Office

GIAA

Government Internal Audit Agency

NCA

National Crime Agency

GPC

General Pharmaceutical Council

GMC

General Medical Council

DHSC AFU 

Department of Health and Social Care Anti-Fraud Unit

LCFS

Local Counter Fraud Specialist  

Responsible for preventing, detecting, and investigating fraud, bribery, and corruption within an organisation, primarily in the NHS. Their role involves creating a strong anti-fraud culture through staff training and awareness, conducting risk assessments, and investigating allegations.

DoF

Director of Finance

A Director of Finance is a senior executive responsible for an organisation's financial health, strategy, and operations

CFO

Counter Fraud Officer

A counter fraud officer, or investigator, investigates fraud within organizations like government departments and the NHS to protect public services.