Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised 'urgent action' to tackle the NHS crisis. The experts in The Briefing Room with David Aaronovitch this week consider what can be done to tackle problems such as: chronic staff shortages; the thousands of 'bed blockers' and the backlog of people waiting for surgical procedures. Contributors: Annabelle Collins, Senior Correspondent, Health Service JournalNigel Edwards, Chief Executive, Nuffield TrustJill Manthorpe, Professor of Social Work at King's College LondonMark Pearson, Health Expert, OECDSally Warren, Director of Policy, King's FundProducers: Daniel GordonRosamund JonesKirsteen KnightEditor: Richard VadonStudio Manager: Rod FarquharProduction co-ordinators: Helena Warwick-Cross, Sophie Hill and Siobhan Reed