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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The article highlights the nearly \u00a3900,000 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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