Challenges and Concerns in NHS Workforce Planning

This chapter explores the pressing issues related to the NHS's long-term workforce strategy, highlighting concerns over staffing reductions and funding sustainability amid rising demand. It critiques the current health plan's lack of coherence and actionable strategies, while emphasizing the urgent need for increased funding and effective implementation of reforms. Additionally, the discussion reflects on the historical context of health reforms, contrasting past successes with the current challenges facing NHS leadership and structure.