SpinBlog solves the NHS Crisis

I notice that the leaked memo suggesting future shortages of Nurses in the NHS makes no mention of a potential shortage in bureaucrats?

I used to work for the MoD (before my conscience got the better of me). I remember, in the aftermath surrounding the end of the Cold War, the Department went through an exercise called "Options for Change" which looked forward to meeting future Defence challenges whilst recognising that the numbers of Servicemen were no longer sustainable. Part of that process was a call to all staff to identify possible areas where cuts could be made without impacting on the Front Line. The phrase "No Sacred Cows" was used as part of the message, which meant (in theory) everything was up for consideration and indeed some previous no go areas were seriously considered, such as the future of the Red Arrows.

I believe something similar to this is needed in the NHS, but using a programme headed by a very senior clinician instead of a self-serving bureaucrat. Only an experienced doctor could really understand whether a funding cut would effect front line services. Inviting anonymous comment from all staff members using modern technology might actually identify some significant areas of waste and could also serve to make staff feel part of the Health Service instead of just as mere minions in a massive bureaucratic machine.