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Coniston Faces GP Crisis Amid Nationwide Shortage

2/11/2026

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Story summary
  • Coniston in the Lake District risks losing its GP practice after nearly a year without a replacement.
  • Efforts to recruit, including a video promoting local amenities, have failed to attract candidates.
  • The National Health Service (NHS) says an interim GP will run the surgery until a permanent solution is found, but no bids have been received.
  • The situation reflects a broader GP shortage affecting rural areas across the UK.