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New Conversations in Counter Fraud across the Public Sector

Date: 21st January 2027 Time: 9:30 AM – 5 PM Location: The Great Hall, Sutherland Building – Northumbria University The SCAN (Strengthening Counter Fraud Across the NHS in England) project is hosting a one-day event that brings together practitioners, policymakers and researchers from across the public sector and higher education. The counter fraud landscape is changing rapidly and has never been higher on the political agenda. The Home Office 2026-2029 Fraud Strategy, the transfer of the Public Sector Fraud Authority to DWP, new investigatory powers under the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025, and new sector-specific strategies are creating fresh opportunities and challenges for counter fraud professionals. We hope to discuss this, and more, at our January event. Together we will discuss current challenges, emerging risks and innovative approaches, test new ideas against frontline experience, share learning across sectors, and build professional relationships that continue beyond the event itself. Further information and an agenda will be confirmed in due course. Please note that the event will include lunch and will end with a drinks reception. Buy Tickets on Eventbrite GET TICKETS

News & Press Releases

University of Manchester Criminologists Join National NHS Fraud Project

The University of Manchester has published a feature highlighting the role of their criminology experts in the SCAN project. Professor Nicholas Lord and Dr Katie Benson from Manchester’s Department of Criminology will focus on the practical delivery of local counter-fraud provision across NHS organisations, examining everyday realities, identifying gaps, and understanding how expertise and resources are deployed on the frontline. Read the full article on University of Manchester →

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Northumbria University Newsroom Announces Major NHS Fraud Study

Northumbria University’s official newsroom has published a comprehensive feature on the launch of the SCAN project. The article details how our research team, awarded almost £900,000 by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, will work to strengthen counter-fraud strategies across the NHS in England and help protect an estimated £1.3 billion lost annually to fraud. Read the full article on Northumbria University →

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Exchange Chambers Features Dr Cerian Griffiths on Tackling NHS Fraud

Dr Cerian Griffiths, co-lead of the SCAN project and Senior Lecturer at Northumbria Law School, has been featured by Exchange Chambers discussing the project’s mission to tackle NHS fraud. The article highlights the scale of the challenge, with the NHS vulnerable to losing up to £1.3 billion annually, and outlines our multi-disciplinary approach to strengthening counter-fraud provision. Read the full article on Exchange Chambers →

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HEFMA Coverage

We’re pleased to share that the Health Estates and Facilities Management Association (HEFMA) has featured news of the SCAN project launch. HEFMA represents estates and facilities professionals across NHS England and reaches senior managers responsible for the day-to-day operation of NHS Trusts. The article highlights the nearly £900,000 NIHR-funded study and our mission to examine how counter-fraud measures are delivered across NHS England, with a view to strengthening these provisions and protecting vital healthcare resources. Read the full article on the HEFMA website: Major study announced to tackle NHS fraud

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