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Castlegate and Derwent Surgery in Cockermouth (No. 3)

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2858: tabled on 25 February 2026

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 1 Member. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes with regret the serious deterioration of working relationships between partners at Castlegate and Derwent GP Practice; further notes that nearly all the GP partners have resigned, leaving only one partner planning to stay, with several others working out their notice periods; also notes evidence of financial mismanagement including the dismissal of a former business manager in 2023 following serious managerial failings, which led to substantial financial losses and placed the practice's viability at risk; expresses scepticism that the partnership can successfully recruit new partners given the reputational damage and ongoing turmoil; and calls attention to the resulting toxic working environment that has contributed to operational failures at the practice.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.