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03 Nov 2025

RABI Launches New Five-Year Strategy To Reduce The Wellbeing Gap For Farming People

RABI has unveiled its 2025–2030 strategy, setting out a clear direction to close the wellbeing gap experienced by farming communities. The plan focuses on prevention, improving access to support, and...

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03 Nov 2025

The Lion Roars For Community Connection

The Lion at Ickleton, near Saffron Walden, Cambridgeshire, has opened a community café to provide a safe space to help people connect and socialise. The pub, which was reopened in...

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30 Oct 2025

RSP Member – Rural Housing Solutions

Jo Lavis is a rural affordable housing specialist. A planner by profession she has over 40 years’ experience supporting the delivery of affordable homes in villages across the UK, working...

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29 Oct 2025

Rural Councils Must Not Lose Out In Funding Reform

Following reports in The Times that proposed changes to council funding allocations have been watered down after lobbying from London boroughs, the Rural Services Network (RSN) is urging government to...

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27 Oct 2025

More Than 1 In 4 Brits Live In Homes That Could Make Them Ill

New research commissioned by Health Equals has revealed that 15 million people in the UK live in homes with issues like damp, mould or cold. Those from low-income households, renters...

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27 Oct 2025

CQC Warns Underfunded Community Services Risk Care Quality ‘Erosion’

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned that the health and social care system remains fragmented and under severe strain as England prepares for a major shift from hospital to...

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27 Oct 2025

Government To Renew Women’s Health Strategy

The government has announced that the Women’s Health Strategy will be renewed as part of efforts to improve access to healthcare and tackle inequalities faced by women across England. Published...

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27 Oct 2025

Exploring Digital Health Solutions For Rural Communities

Digital tools and technologies have the potential to make access to health and care services easier and improve engagement and outcomes for patients. However, ongoing gaps in digital connectivity, skills...

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27 Oct 2025

Environment Agency Set For Stronger Powers On Water Breaches

Water companies that commit environmental offences could soon face quicker and tougher fines of up to £500,000, under new measures proposed by the Government. A consultation has been launched to...

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27 Oct 2025

Eden Housing Secures £45m Funding To Boost Affordable Homes In Cumbria

Eden Housing, the 2,000-home housing association will use the increased financial capacity to deliver its Business Plan to invest in homes in North Cumbria. This includes building new affordable homes...

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