Who to contact
If you have any concerns, or suspect fraud or corruption involving staff, patients or contractors (doctors, dentists, opticians and pharmacists) associated with Northumberland Care Trust, and you have reliable information, contact the local counter fraud specialist in the first instance:
Patrick Canner
Northumbria Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Services
7/8 Silver Fox Way
Cobalt Business Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE27 0GJ
Tel: 0191 203 1406
Mobile: 07990 587246
There is also a national freephone NHS fraud and corruption reporting line: 0800 028 40 60. The reporting line is available Monday – Friday 8am to 6pm.
You can get further guidance from the following NHS North of Tyne policies:
Please note: NHS North of Tyne is a management body that works on behalf of Northumberland Care Trust, North Tyneside Primary Care Trust (PCT) and Newcastle PCT.
