READERS of the Warrington Guardian have been overwhelmingly in support of the recent junior doctors' strike.

When asked for opinions on the strikes, the majority of readers were in favour of the industrial action.

According to the latest information from NHS England, almost half of all medics at Warrington Hospital are junior doctors - 48.3 per cent.

Those on strike are members of the British Medical Association, and have been striking due to working conditions, and a pay dispute.

One junior doctor who was on strike in March was Ciara Kiely, she has worked in the NHS for seven years, but is now in her second year of training in the gynaecology department at Warrington Hospital.

Ciara told the Warrington Guardian that she can't blame people for leaving the NHS because of the conditions, and because other jobs pay better.

She chiefly is concerned that poor working conditions are unsafe for NHS staff, and are therefore unsafe for patients.

Ciara added that lots of people assume NHS workers who go on strike are leaving hospitals in the lurch, but she insisted 'The BMA gave the hospital warning in advance,' and that those on strike knew that the hospital would be fully staffed during the industrial action.

Now, readers of the Warrington Guardian have had their say.

Tracey Chapman said: "I say fair play to all of you. I back you 100 per cent.

"Why should you spend all those years in uni, have all that debt and responsibility, and be paid pennies?"

Warrington Guardian: NHS England says that nearly half of all medics at Warrington Hospital are junior doctorsNHS England says that nearly half of all medics at Warrington Hospital are junior doctors (Image: Newsquest)

Allen Bate added: "They should be paid proper wages as it's a very physical job at times; I've seen the abuse some staff get for a pittance.

"Good luck to you all, I just hope it gets sorted fast."

Some readers were slightly more cynical, with one comment - from Richard Nash - reading: "Don’t worry eventually you will be driving a Porsche like most doctors."

Meanwhile, one reader, Sarah Lee, reminded everyone about the NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic: "Good luck to them.

"This time three years ago we were all out applauding health care workers, now they are being demonised for wanting fair pay and better conditions."

Joanne Medlicott Gierl simply added: "I stand by their decision to strike.

"Full support here."