|
ID |
Date raised |
Nature of breach |
Summary of concern |
Actions taken |
Date reported to Audit and Risk Committee |
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33865 |
7 January 2025 |
Accepted a £100 John Lewis gift voucher from a member of the public for supporting with issues relating to a health matter. |
The Standards of business conduct policy prohibits acceptance of gifts that are more than £6 in value from suppliers. Breach of the policy. |
Individual was informed that they should not have accepted the gift. The gift was subsequently donated it to charity. |
3 June 2026 |
|
37103 |
24 October 2025 |
2 individuals accepted and attended dinner event with this hospitality provided by Tilbury Douglas who are a potential NHS England supplier. |
The default position regarding hospitality from suppliers, potential suppliers, contractors, and parties with whom there are commissioning, regulatory, or funding relationships is not to accept such offers (however, modest refreshments, such as coffee, biscuits, or sandwiches, provided during work-related activities are acceptable). |
Breach identified as part of an annual review of declarations made. The individual was advised that their actions constituted a breach of policy. They were informed that any future breaches may be treated as a conduct matter and could result in disciplinary action. The breach was reported to the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee in accordance with the policy requirements. |
3 June 2026 |
|
38783 |
24 May 2025 |
Accepted and attended dinner event with this hospitality provided by Sir Robert MacAlpine who is an NHS England supplier. |
The default position regarding hospitality from suppliers, potential suppliers, contractors, and parties with whom there are commissioning, regulatory, or funding relationships is not to accept such offers (however, modest refreshments, such as coffee, biscuits, or sandwiches, provided during work-related activities are acceptable). |
Breach identified as part of an annual review of declarations made. The individual was advised that their actions constituted a breach of policy. They were informed that any future breaches may be treated as a conduct matter and could result in disciplinary action. The breach was reported to the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee in accordance with the policy requirements. |
3 June 2026 |
|
37664 |
3 November 2025 |
Accepted and attended dinner event with hospitality provided by ES Global who are a potential NHS England supplier. |
The default position regarding hospitality from suppliers, potential suppliers, contractors, and parties with whom there are commissioning, regulatory, or funding relationships is not to accept such offers (however, modest refreshments, such as coffee, biscuits, or sandwiches, provided during work-related activities are acceptable). |
Breach identified as part of an annual review of declarations made. The individual was advised that their actions constituted a breach of policy. They were informed that any future breaches may be treated as a conduct matter and could result in disciplinary action. The breach was reported to the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee in accordance with the policy requirements. |
3 June 2026 |
|
37849 |
3 -12 November 2025 |
5 individuals accepted and attended the Tech UK industry dinner with hospitality provided by Netcompany, CGI and Mastek who are NHS England suppliers and Tanium who is a potential supplier. |
The default position regarding hospitality from suppliers, potential suppliers, contractors, and parties with whom there are commissioning, regulatory, or funding relationships is not to accept such offers (however, modest refreshments, such as coffee, biscuits, or sandwiches, provided during work-related activities are acceptable). |
Breach identified as part of an annual review of declarations made. The individual was advised that their actions constituted a breach of policy. They were informed that any future breaches may be treated as a conduct matter and could result in disciplinary action. The breach was reported to the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee in accordance with the policy requirements. |
3 June 2026 |
|
39395 |
28 January 2026 |
Accepted and attended dinner event with hospitality provided by Mastek who is an NHS England supplier. |
The default position regarding hospitality from suppliers, potential suppliers, contractors, and parties with whom there are commissioning, regulatory, or funding relationships is not to accept such offers (however, modest refreshments, such as coffee, biscuits, or sandwiches, provided during work-related activities are acceptable). |
Breach identified as part of an annual review of declarations made. The individual was advised that their actions constituted a breach of policy. They were informed that any future breaches may be treated as a conduct matter and could result in disciplinary action. The breach was reported to the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee in accordance with the policy requirements. |
3 June 2026 |
|
38394 |
18 November 2025 |
Accepted and attended the Excellence in Healthcare conference including accommodation with hospitality provided by Oscar Krane who is a potential NHS England supplier. |
The default position regarding hospitality from suppliers, potential suppliers, contractors, and parties with whom there are commissioning, regulatory, or funding relationships is not to accept such offers (however, modest refreshments, such as coffee, biscuits, or sandwiches, provided during work-related activities are acceptable). |
Breach identified as part of an annual review of declarations made. The individual was advised that their actions constituted a breach of policy. They were informed that any future breaches may be treated as a conduct matter and could result in disciplinary action. The breach was reported to the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee in accordance with the policy requirements. |
3 June 2026 |
|
39548 |
16 February 2026 |
Accepted and attended a ball with this hospitality provided by Red Flags who is a potential NHS England supplier. |
The default position regarding hospitality from suppliers, potential suppliers, contractors, and parties with whom there are commissioning, regulatory, or funding relationships is not to accept such offers (however, modest refreshments, such as coffee, biscuits, or sandwiches, provided during work-related activities are acceptable). |
Breach identified as part of an annual review of declarations made. The individual was advised that their actions constituted a breach of policy. They were informed that any future breaches may be treated as a conduct matter and could result in disciplinary action. The breach was reported to the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee in accordance with the policy requirements. |
3 June 2026 |
|
N/A |
1 May 2026 |
A random sample check against Companies House identified 8 NHS England decision-making officers who had not declared directorships in organisations connected to the NHS (directly or indirectly, including suppliers or potential suppliers), that could give rise to potential conflict of interest. |
The Standards of business conduct policy requires that any external employment or directorship that is connected to the NHS (directly or indirectly, including our suppliers or potential suppliers), its competitors, or any role which could reasonably be perceived as influencing your duties with NHS England, must be declared on CoreStream. |
None of the potential suppliers identified currently have active contracts in place with NHS England. |
3 June 2026 |
|
N/A |
1 May 2026 |
5 decision-making officers who through the last declaration of interest cycle were required to make a declaration or nil-return failed to do so within the period. |
As per the Standards of business conduct policy, decision-making officers must submit a declaration of interest or a nil return, as relevant annually. |
Individuals were asked to ensure the declaration is made. This process is now complete and declaration made accordingly. |
3 June 2026 |
Register of breaches of conflicts of interest policy
This table covers those breaches identified from January 2025 to May 2026.