Junior Doctors Stage First All Out NHS Strike

The video discusses a strike by junior doctors at the Royal Blackburn Hospital, highlighting the conflict over a new contract imposed by the government. The strike includes emergency care and maternity staff for the first time, raising concerns about patient safety. Doctors express their internal conflict about striking, while hospitals implement contingency plans. Public support varies, with some backing the doctors and others siding with the government. The strike impacts hospital operations, but doctors eventually return to work, leaving hospitals to reschedule canceled procedures.

What was the public's reaction to the junior doctors' strike?

What measures were taken by hospitals to manage the impact of the strike?