Author: <span>Philip Cornish</span>
27 Jun 2013
2013 Rural Health Conference – preview
The Health Business magazine have previewed the 2013 Rural Health Network conference in a recent edition of the magazine – to read the full article click here
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27 Jun 2013
Conference to discuss rural health
THE latest developments in telehealth are among the topics that will be discussed at the second Rural Health Conference. Organised by the Rural Health Network, the event will focus on...
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25 Jun 2013
How to….involve the community in rural housing development
We have been working in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) to develop a guide to support our members working in rural housing. The guide highlights the examples...
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24 Jun 2013
Supermarkets ‘failing rural economy’
BRITAIN’S big supermarket chains are failing to support the countryside and wider rural economy, claims a report. The study – by the Campaign to Protect Rural England – asked the...
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21 Jun 2013
‘Extra help needed for rural schools’
A NEW approach is needed to help rural school children reach their potential, the government’s education watchdog has warned. Thousands of ‘unseen children’ from low income backgrounds are being let...
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20 Jun 2013
Deadline nears for Wiltshire carers scheme
LESS than a week remains before a grant scheme deadline to help unpaid carers in Wiltshire. The Carers Small Grants Scheme offers grants of up to £5,000 for projects and...
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19 Jun 2013
Planning change could be ‘rural boost’
RURAL businesses looking for ways to create long-term income streams could benefit from changes to planning rules, says specialist lender AMC. Changes to planning laws announced by communities secretary Eric...
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16 Jun 2013
Rural focus for crime watch week
POLICE in Cleveland are focusing on rural crime throughout National Neighbourhood Watch Week. The force has been cracking down on rural crime in an ongoing operation with other forces across...
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16 Jun 2013
Safety campaign targets rural motorists
MOTORISTS are being urged to take extra care on rural roads through a series of warning signs placed on vital routes. The Gloucestershire Road Safety Partnership campaign, which runs until...
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16 Jun 2013
‘Stark shift’ as rural youngsters leave
HOUSE prices rising faster than incomes are forcing people in their thirties to move out of the countryside. The “stark demographic shift” was laid bare by new figures unveiled by...
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