Castlegate and Derwent Surgery in Cockermouth (No. 3)

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.