Report fraud in the health sector
This is a free, anonymous 24/7 phone line you can use to report fraud or any other activities you’re concerned about within the health sector.
About the Health Integrity Line
The Health Integrity Line is a free, anonymous 24/7 phone line. You can report fraud or any other activities you are concerned about in the health system, including:
- dishonest or inappropriate use of public money by members of the public using health funding, or any allegation of fraud by medical professionals using health funding
- corrupt practices
- harassment or other unsafe work practices
- theft or other criminal behaviour by any person
- conflicts of interest or policy breaches
- drug or alcohol abuse
- any other matter that “does not seem right”.
Call the Health Integrity Line: 0800 424 888 (external link)
You can also make a report online through the IntegrityLine.
Who operates the Health Integrity Line
The Health Integrity Line is operated by IntegrityLine. They are an independent charity, and staffed by specially trained operators who will not ask for a name or record or trace the call.
All Health Integrity Line calls are passed on to the appropriate team or agency to follow up.
If you are an employee
If you are an employee and are calling about serious wrongdoing in or by your workplace, we will let you know your rights under the Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022.
Protect the integrity and high standards of our health service by talking about your concerns.
Other ways to voice your concerns
If you think something just is not right, bring it up with your manager or someone you trust. If this does not work, you can fill out an online report with the Serious Fraud Office.
Make a complaint online — Serious Fraud Office (external link)