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flag GPs in North Cumbria demand systemic changes after striking over unsustainable workloads, now being addressed by new contracts and shared responsibilities with the NCIC trust.

flag GPs in North Cumbria are demanding systemic changes after taking industrial action in August 2025 to protest unsustainable workloads, including performing hospital-level tasks like blood tests and wound care. flag These duties, previously absorbed by GPs due to lack of funding and infrastructure, now fall under the North Cumbria Integrated Care (NCIC) trust, which began delivering them at community hubs in September 2025. flag Doctors warn the strain threatens patient safety and surgery sustainability. flag The ICB and NCIC are working with GP leaders to finalize new contracts, aiming to clarify responsibilities and improve access.

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