Author: <span>Richard</span>
16 May 2023
May Edition of Casebook from the Rural Health and Care Alliance
May 2023 Edition In this edition of casebook: school nurses, a very insightful report on covid failings from our friends at Nuffield, more flexibility to access pharmacies directly, the challenge...
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16 May 2023
Government announce primary care recovery plan for GP services
With GP surgery’s busier than ever The Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP has announced a primary recovery plan which aims are to better recover from the pandemic, to cut NHS waiting lists and...
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16 May 2023
Vodafone 3G turn-off sparks internet access fears
The BBC report how campaigners have warned that Vodafone turning off its 3G network will lead to people with older and more basic phones falling into “digital poverty.” Vodafone will...
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16 May 2023
Renewable energy projects worth billions stuck on hold
The BBC have reported how their research has uncovered billions of pounds’ worth of green energy projects are on hold because they cannot plug into the UK’s electricity system. Some...
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16 May 2023
Government increases fund to rescue community assets
Public Sector Executive reports the government has announced that it has expanded the Communities Ownership Fund, allowing more community projects to apply for funding. Local assets such as sports clubs,...
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16 May 2023
Chardstock post office reopens after £250,000 village buy-out
The BBC reports a post office has officially reopened after villagers raised more than £250,000 to take control and save it. The sub-postmaster and owner of the shop at Chardstock, Devon,...
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09 May 2023
Rural Lens review on the Government’s Wireless Infrastructure Strategy
The Rural Services Network has published its Rural Lens Review of the Wireless Infrastructure Strategy issued by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology last month. Rural Services Network’s thoughts...
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09 May 2023
Government Warned Help To Buy Boost Would Push House Prices Even Higher
Politics Home detail how reports that Help to Buy could be revived by government to enable more first time buyers have been met with concern by MPs and experts that...
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09 May 2023
Mobile UK Calls on Newly Elected Councillors to prioritise digital strategies
Mobile UK, the industry body for the UK’s Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), is calling for all newly elected local councillors to put digital policy and connectivity strategies for their localities...
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09 May 2023
GP plan asks more patients to use pharmacies
The BBC report how more people will be able to access health services without needing to see a GP under a plan launched by officials in England It asks patients...
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