A WHITEHAVEN GP surgery has been rated inadequate and has been placed into special measures.
The Lowther Medical Centre has been placed into special measures following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission.
The centre was rated inadequate at providing services that were safe, effective, responsive to people's needs and well-led.
It was said to be good for providing caring services.
All of England’s GP practices are being inspected and given a rating. This practice was inspected in August.
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