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flag NHS cuts to rural GP services in Cumbria force patients to travel farther, sparking bipartisan criticism.

flag Councillors in Westmorland and Furness have raised concerns after North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust ended routine blood tests and wound care at GP surgeries in Kirkby Stephen, Appleby, and Temple Sowerby, forcing patients to travel to Penrith or Carlisle. flag The change, effective September 1, stems from a funding dispute over small sums and has increased travel burdens, especially for vulnerable individuals, while conflicting with sustainability goals. flag Council members across parties called the move unnecessary and urged NHS England to intervene and restore local services, noting similar issues in other areas due to expanded GP workloads and contract changes.

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