The NHS should focus on existing managers rather than hiring more

Limb cites a report by the Institute for Public Policy Research, which argues that increasing the number of executives will reduce the NHS workforce crisis and improve service delivery.1 I agree that the UK healthcare system is facing a workforce crisis. But I do not think that simply increasing the number of managers is the best way to tackle it.Firstly, the argument that the English healthcare system is unmanaged is misleading. The NHS already has many managers, but they are often overworked and under-resourced. Increasing the number of managers without providing them with the necessary support will not solve the problem. Secondly, a large management workforce can be a drain on resources. The NHS is already facing financial pressures, and hiring more managers without a clear plan for how they will improve efficiency will only make the problem worse.I think the NHS should focus instead on improving the skills and…
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