title: Ask the experts.
abstract: Reducing NHS staff to save money is simplistic, and underestimates the purpose and complexity of the NHS.
authors.affiliation: Cambridge university hospitals NHS Foundation trust.
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Castille
authors.affiliation: West kent community health.
authors.forename: Barrie
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Collins
authors.affiliation: Mental health at NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
authors.forename: Derek
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Barron