About Us

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Our not-for-profit business model and focus on supporting clients means our service offering will be financially competitive, whilst adding significant additional benefits over a private sector solution - ranging from our willingness to work collaboratively and transfer knowledge, to providing on-going support and integration with your existing internal assurance services.  Our work is delivered in full compliance with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.   We are also a founding partner of “The Internal Audit Network” (TIAN) which comprises all NHS Audit Consortia across the country. Collectively TIAN delivers internal audit to far more NHS Trusts and Commissioners than any commercial firm - covering over 150 different NHS bodies, plus many other organisations across the wider public and third sectors. This national coverage gives us the ability to call on over 200 specialist staff, as well as share best practice and undertake benchmarking. 

Value For Money Clear Pricing:  We can provide highly competitive day rates for the staff assigned, or agree a total price for one-off projects, co-sourcing or the delivery of full annual audit plans. Our rates are fully inclusive of expenses for work undertaken in London..

Our team has extensive experience of working collaboratively with lawyers, HR departments and other professionals to provide efficient and cost effective input to fully investigate cases. We can also call on a bank of specialist associates if required. e.g. To provide expert mediation services or clinical input.  Beyond the core element to investigate allegations and provide a detailed independent report, our depth of knowledge and technical expertise can diagnose root causes, and propose effective solutions to prevent or minimise reoccurrences. In the event of fraud or corruption being identified during the investigation process, we also have the expertise to respond and provide a seamless service in that area.  Our not-for-profit business model and focus on supporting clients means our service offering will be financially competitive, whilst adding significant additional benefits over a commercial solution - particularly regarding retention and transfer of knowledge, problem solving capability, on-going support and integration with your existing HR or any internal assurance services. 

Value For Money Clear Pricing: We can provide a total price for investigations, or highly competitive day rate for the staff assigned. Our rates are fully inclusive of expenses for work undertaken in London.

If you have suspicions of fraud then our team can help investigate and pursue sanctions ranging from court prosecution to recover of assets and internal disciplinary proceedings. Our team has up to date knowledge of all the relevant legislation - plus extensive experience of working collaboratively with the police, lawyers, HR departments and other professionals to provide efficient and cost effective resolution to suspected cases.  We also work proactively with clients to develop their awareness and resilience to prevent and deter fraud from occurring in the first place. Our professional counter-fraud experts can deliver Training and Briefings (from Team to Board-level), undertake Fraud Risk Assessments or carry out reviews specifically designed to identify known fraud indicators.   Our not-for-profit business model and focus on supporting clients means our service offering will be financially competitive, whilst adding significant additional benefits over a commercial solution - particularly regarding retention and transfer of knowledge, problem solving capability, on-going support and integration with your  existing HR or any internal assurance services.

Value For Money Clear Pricing :We can provide a total price for delivering ongoing a programme of proactive work or a one-off investigation; or alternatively highly competitive day rates for the staff assigned. Our rates are fully inclusive of expenses for work undertaken in London. 

Our not-for-profit business model and focus on supporting clients means our service offering will be financially competitive, whilst adding significant additional benefits over a private sector solution - ranging from our willingness to work collaboratively and transfer knowledge, to providing on-going support and integration with your existing internal assurance services.  Our ICT audit work is delivered by qualified experts in full compliance with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.   We are also a founding partner of “The Internal Audit Network” (TIAN) which comprises all NHS Audit Consortia across the country. Collectively TIAN delivers internal audit to far more NHS Trusts and Commissioners than any commercial firm - covering over 150 different NHS bodies, plus many other organisations across the wider public and third sectors. This national coverage gives us the ability to call on over 30 ICT specialists, with expertise across Systems Development, Networking, Cybersecurity, Data Protection, IG, Data Analytics and Service Desk Management.

Value For Money Clear Pricing: We can provide highly competitive day rates for the staff assigned, or agree a total price for one-off projects, co-sourcing or the delivery of full annual audit plans. Our rates are fully inclusive of expenses for work undertaken in London. 

Clarence has over 20 years of audit experience and is an accomplished audit professional with extensive experience across both the private and public sectors with a special focus on the NHS. He has expertise in delivering value-adding audits, and specialises in risk management and governance, supporting organisations to enhance their operational effectiveness and compliance. He has been involved in delivering training to NHS finance graduates through the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

Clarence is particularly enthusiastic about driving innovation through the integration and leveraging of data analytics, use of AI and agile methodologies to streamline processes and enhance audit effectiveness. He has a wealth of experience as Head of Internal Audit for a wide range of NHS organisations covering Integrated care Boards, Provider Trusts (Acute, Community and Mental Health) including supporting them through mergers, major transformation and organisational changes.

In his role as Managing Director, Clarence leads a team of highly skilled professionals and is responsible for delivering Barts Assurance’s objectives. Barts Assurance works with clients to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement and deliver value adding reviews.

Sarah has around 30 years of experience in Investigations, 20 of which has been within the NHS at Barts Assurance.  Sarah has developed skills in meeting the needs of all types of NHS organisations including commissioners and provider Trusts. Sarah oversees all clients, she  passed on the reins of Lead LCFS for Barts Health NHS Trust, one of the largest Trusts within the Country to Kam Johal, Investigation Services Manager, due to the increase in workload across the service.  Sarah oversees all work within counter fraud, including fraud risk assessments and local proactive exercises to identify key risks and makes constructive recommendations which help management address weaknesses in controls. Sarah and her team deliver both reactive and proactive work including, promotion of an anti-fraud culture, national and local proactive exercises, national fraud initiatives and the development of professional relationships with key members of each Health Body. 

Track Record:

· Sarah has a 100% record of receiving positive results in inspections, including recently being asked to share best practice in the risk assessment the team had delivered for their counter fraud clients.

· Since 2015, Sarah has developed a new Service for Barts Health and her other external clients. The team now carry out all types of investigations including Serious Incidents, MHPS investigations, disciplinary, grievance and bullying and harassment cases.

· Sarah has extensive experience of attending all types of hearings including Crown Court Magistrates Court, Tribunal and internal disciplinary hearings. Sarah also presents her cases when required.

· Sarah was shortlisted as Public Sector Counter Fraud Professional of the Year 2021 due to her outstanding work during the pandemic; and since 2012 she has acted as an ‘Independent Person’ within two Local Authorities, in relation to complaints against Councillors.  

Karen is a highly dedicated and versatile Internal Audit Professional with over 22 years of experience in the NHS and the wider healthcare sector. As an Assistant Director of Audit, she brings a wealth of expertise in providing assurance, enhancing governance, and strengthening internal controls across complex healthcare environments.

Karen has worked extensively with a diverse range of NHS organisations, including Acute Trusts, Community Health Trusts, Mental Health Trusts, Integrated Care Boards, and Shared Service Organisations. Her experience also extends to Community Interest and Social Enterprise Companies delivering healthcare services. Through her in-depth knowledge and strategic insight, she has supported these organisations in optimising their financial and operational systems and controls.

With a strong focus on adding value, Karen has led and delivered audits that drive meaningful improvements. She is adept at working collaboratively with stakeholders to develop and embed robust controls, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Her expertise also includes contributing to project groups, providing proactive advice during system and process changes rather than solely post-implementation.

Recognised for her pragmatic approach, Karen is committed to strengthening governance frameworks and enhancing organisational performance. Her ability to navigate the complexities of the healthcare sector ensures that she delivers practical and impactful solutions, ultimately supporting better outcomes for patients and healthcare providers alike..  

Kam has over 16 years of experience providing Counter Fraud Services within the NHS. She joined Barts Assurance in 2008 and demonstrates a proven track record in stakeholder relations, having built a wealth of experience in close partnership meeting the needs of all types of NHS organisations such as Acute & Foundation Trusts and Clinical Commissioning groups. 

Kam is a Prince 2 qualified project leader, with specialist skills in methodical investigations, defining areas of risk and tracing governance. A personable professional with a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership, Kam is focused on targets, developing people and improving processes through best practice - to minimise fraud, monitor governance and nurture customer relations.

Kam is the Lead LCFS for Barts Health NHS Trust for the last three financial years, one of the largest Trusts within the Country and her responsibilities include delivering key areas of the NHS Counter Fraud Strategy including, proactive work, promotion of an anti-fraud culture, national and local proactive exercises, national fraud initiatives, reactive work and the development of professional relationships with key members of each Health Body. Kam is particularly focussed on ensuring our clients receive a high-quality service on every Investigation, and she takes the lead in managing Counter Fraud work plans. 

Clients particularly value Kam’s detailed knowledge of fraud risks within the NHS. She attends the NHS Counter Fraud Manager’s Group’s national meetings, and shares knowledge of key risks and best practice with our clients. Kam conducts fraud risk assessments and local proactive exercises to identify key risks and makes constructive recommendations which help management address weaknesses in controls.

Track Record:

· Her experience and expertise led her to be appointed as a Lead Liaison Officer between the Southeast London Commissioning Support Unit and 10 Clinical Commissioning groups as a result of consistently high levels of performance both personally and professionally.

· Extensive experience in conducting all types of non-fraud investigations including Serious Incidents, MHPS investigations, disciplinary, grievance and bullying and harassment cases. 

· Kam has extensive experience of attending all types of hearings including Crown Court Magistrates Court, Tribunal and internal disciplinary hearings. Kam also presents her cases when required.

· Outside of work, since 2016, Kam has been appointed as a school Governor and Data Protection Officer. Kam Chaired the school Improvement Committee meetings, monitoring, evaluating and challenging the school and the senior leadership team to help drive improvements. Kam also sits on the school’s Disciplinary Panel.