NHS Protect - Tackling fraud and managing security

NHS Protect leads on work to identify and tackle crime across the health
service. The aim is to protect NHS staff and resources from activities that
would otherwise undermine their effectiveness and their ability to meet the
needs of patients and professionals. Ultimately, this helps to ensure the
proper use of valuable NHS resources and a safer, more secure environment
in which to deliver and receive care.

Fire safety contractor sentenced for NHS fraud

09 May 2012

The director of a fire safety company, who falsely claimed it was accredited in bids for large NHS contracts, has been sentenced for fraud following an investigation by NHS Protect (Gloucester Crown Court, Friday 4 May).

Children’s nurse used forged passport to gain NHS training and job

01 May 2012

A man who made false representations and produced a forged visa to study nursing and work in the NHS has received a one year suspended prison sentence following an investigation by NHS Protect (Isleworth Crown Court, Friday 27 April 2012).

Hospitals improve response to antisocial behaviour after NHS Protect training

02 April 2012

Powers brought into force in November 2009 to help staff deal with anti-social behaviour on NHS hospital premises are proving very effective where used, say NHS staff.