NHS leaders are being told they must prioritise balancing the books above all else, with some trusts even being asked to keep staff numbers down to save money.
We discuss the tricky relationship between ‘productivity’ and recruitment and the impact an intensified focus on finance could have on other important priorities.
Featuring Henry Anderson, Annabelle Collins, Lawrence Dunhill and Dave West.
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