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The sequence of events is now:
1. Monitor insists on appointment of Board Adviser on £4,000 per day
2. Turnround Director appointed on £1,500 per day
3. One of the 'Big Four' produce a Cost Improvement Plan and charge £400,000
4. Local management try in vain to implement a plan they know is impossible
5. Managerial sackings and resignations take place.
6. Deficit rises and patient care deteriorates
7. Circle get invoited to take over!

Good luck Addenbrookes - you'll need it.