'No systematic bullying' of NHS finance staff, says second professional body

A second body representing NHS finance staff has described reports of senior managers feeling bullied into reporting unachievable numbers “disturbing”, but does not believe there is a “systematic” problem.

Earlier this week, the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, a professional body for public sector accountants, voiced concerns that experienced NHS managers are having their professional ethics compromised, and that underlying financial performance is being misrepresented.


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