Author: <span>Richard</span>
23 Oct 2025
Lincolnshire showcased on how rural and coastal communities are pioneering new approaches to cancer support
In October, the United Kingdom Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (UKASCC) hosted the 3-day Supportive Oncology Conference in Manchester. They welcomed clinicians, practitioners and academics from across the globe...
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23 Oct 2025
Delivering Essential Support to Rural Communities This Winter
As winter approaches, rural communities face unique challenges: rising energy costs, limited access to shops, and the pressures of keeping households warm and fed. Evouchers help local authorities, schools, charities,...
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23 Oct 2025
Charities Join Forces to Bridge the Digital Divide in Devon
A partnership between two Devon charities, Devon Communities Together and Wellmoor, has launched a new initiative to offer free support to people in Devon’s rural and coastal communities with everyday...
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20 Oct 2025
VAT On Energy – Don’t Forget Not Everyone Uses Gas!
An interview between Ed Miliband and Laura Kuenssberg shown on the BBC on Sunday discussed the importance of clean energy and alternatives to fossil fuel. As part of the discussion,...
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20 Oct 2025
Funding Boost To Help Village Pubs Serve Communities
Rural pubs to receive funding to help broaden their services As part of the Plan for Change, projects include community cafes, village stores and play areas For every £1 invested...
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20 Oct 2025
Government Review to Deliver Fairer GP Funding
A six-month review of how GP funding is distributed across England has been launched to ensure that communities with the greatest health needs receive their fair share of NHS resources....
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20 Oct 2025
Social Care Workforce Grows But Pressures Persist
The adult social care sector in England contributed an estimated £77.8 billion to the economy in 2024/25, according to Skills for Care’s latest report. The State of the Adult Social...
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20 Oct 2025
Free School Meals Data Failing To Reflect Real Disadvantage
A new report from the Education Policy Institute (EPI), funded by the Nuffield Foundation, warns that the current system for registering children for Free School Meals (FSM) is failing to...
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20 Oct 2025
Communities Take The Lead In Tackling Rural NHS Recruitment Challenges
A new study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has explored how remote and rural communities are taking practical steps to attract and retain healthcare...
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20 Oct 2025
Helping Residents Make Homes Healthier And More Efficient
Stoke Climsland Parish Council has announced the release of a Retrofit Guide intended to help residents make home improvements for a healthier and more energy efficient living environment. The free...
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