Henry Anderson

Henry Anderson, an insightful HSJ journalist specializing in NHS matters, dives into the recent performance rankings for healthcare trusts in England. He examines the political motivations behind these league tables and their actual impact on accountability and quality of care. Anderson discusses the financial strain from recent doctors' strikes, costing the NHS £300 million, and critiques the current metrics prioritizing financial over patient experiences. This conversation sheds light on the complex challenges facing the NHS amidst ongoing reforms and budgetary pressures.

Nick Cattuno and Henry Anderson, both HSJ journalists, unravel the government’s new pay framework for senior NHS managers, exposing looming real-term pay cuts and the challenge of recruitment amid high turnover. They delve into the impact of performance-linked pay while highlighting the disparities in earnings among executives. The duo also discusses the implications of the upcoming NHS spending review, focusing on funding challenges and potential shifts in priority areas like digital infrastructure and mental health.