PCN Name: Cockermouth and Maryport
Network Population: 31,615 (as per Jan 2023)
Clinical Director: Dr Mark Kinghan
Operational Lead: Angela Gorse
Overview of Areas:
- Cockermouth borders the Lake District national park with easy access to explore both the fells and lakes; the nearest lake being Bassenthwaite Lake and the many nearby Wainwright fell walks include Sale Fell, Grisedale Pike, Grasmoor, Hopegill Head and White Side.
- Cockermouth has a thriving array of independent shops, an abundance of bars and restaurants and is home to famous names such as William Wordsworth, Fletcher Christian and most recently Ben Stokes.
- The large catchment area stretches from Plumbland to Buttermere and from Branthwaite to Bassenthwaite.
- The surgery covers six care homes.
- Maryport is a friendly coastal community situated on the Solway coast with outstanding local beaches.
- The catchment area stretches along the coast from Mawbray to Flimby and inland to Great Broughton.
- Home to the Wave Centre, an aquarium, and a roman museum. Maryport is at the western extremity of Hadrian’s Wall.
- The surgery is rated CQC Outstanding.
- It covers nine care homes.
