News & Press Releases

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 →

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 →

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 →

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