As reported by The Times, a new study into the impact of management consultants as used across the NHS has shown that their effect is actually to increase inefficiency in the service.
Undertaken by the University of Bristol, and published in the journal, Policy & Politics, the study observed ‘a significantly positive relationship between consulting expenditure and organisation inefficiency’ and concluded that the NHS should be more ‘cautious and sceptical’ about its use of management consultants.
The study assessed data from 120 NHS hospitals and found that the average trust spent approximately £1.2 million per year on management consultants. Unfortunately, instead of this leading to improvements, it brought about greater inefficiency to the tune of over £10,000.
Nationwide, with expenditure on management consultants in 2016-2017 at approximately £263 million, that amounts to a considerable waste of money.
As NHS services are struggling and nursing shortages are increasing, the money could perhaps be put to better use.
Medical Negligence
If you or a loved one are suffering with the long-term effects of a significant failing in medical care, you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
Contact Glynns Solicitors to discuss your experience with a specialist medical negligence solicitor.
Please call us on 0800 234 3300 (or from a mobile 01275 334030) or complete our Online Enquiry Form.
Share Article With:
|
|
|
|
|
|
