GP: Cumbria and Lancashire GPs see higher demand PEOPLE from across the South Cumbria and Lancashire are being urged to be patient when accessing GP surgeries. As the Covid pandemic continues, healthcare institutions are asking the public to only visit them if absolutely necessary due to the pressure the NHS is finding itself under. The number of calls to surgeries across the area has increased significantly in recent months. Due to Covid-19 cases rising and more people mixing due to the relaxing of lockdown restrictions, it is still very important for practices to take extra precautions to limit the spread of infections.