Agreement:
I Agree
Body:
Dear Editor
This article was a very interesting read. It’s a shame the author, John Appleby, did not also represent the number of NHS managers in figure 3 of the data analysis. This would have given Figure 1 more context.
We know the number of managers in the NHS has increased in 25 years and alongside clinical staff representation of this would have been important in the understanding of the cost of delivering healthcare, especially in the current climate when clinical staff are the ones needing to strike for better pay and conditions.
No competing Interests:
Yes
The following competing Interests:
Electronic Publication Date:
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 – 10:37
Highwire Comment Subject:
Workflow State:
Released
Full Title:
Re: What’s happened to NHS spending and staffing in the past 25 years?
Highwire Comment Response to:
Check this box if you would like your letter to appear anonymously::
Last Name:
NARANG
First name and middle initial:
SA
Email:
Address:
Birminghm
Occupation:
Doctor
BMJ: Additional Article Info:
Rapid response