Author: <span>Richard</span>
13 Nov 2019
Casebook – November 2019
November 2019 Edition News Record numbers signing up to study medicine at university, figures show A positive story to start with – looks like we might be seeing a bit...
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11 Nov 2019
What are the main parties saying about rural?
What are the main parties saying about rural?An analysis by Kerry Booth, RSN Assistant Chief Executive It’s a good question and not one with an easy answer! In order to...
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11 Nov 2019
Post Office signs new agreement with 28 UK banks to provide everyday banking services
The Post Office has announced a new agreement with 28 UK banks to ensure that millions of their customers continue to have national, free access to everyday banking services. Our...
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11 Nov 2019
Calling last orders for loneliness
Pub is The Hub has launched Join Inn – Last Orders for Loneliness to combat loneliness and isolation through services and activities provided by pubs in a £100,000 two-year pilot programme that...
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11 Nov 2019
Where are we going with Community Defibrillators?
Since 2008, numbers of defibrillators in the community has increased by several thousand. Many have been placed for altruistic reasons, but significant numbers of these defibrillators are now unloved and...
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11 Nov 2019
#ruralquestiontime
The Rural Services Network today launched a campaign entitled ‘#ruralquestiontime’ designed at encouraging organisations, and individuals in rural areas to ask their candidates – on the doorstep or at hustings...
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11 Nov 2019
How rural could decide the election
At the RSN we represent 127 local authorities who have a population of 24million, that’s 43% of England’s population. These authorities cover almost 11 million hectares of land, 82 %...
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11 Nov 2019
Rural Coalition statement for the General Election
THE RURAL COALITION Putting rural at the heart of Government The Rural Coalition is an alliance of thirteen national organisations who have come together with a shared vision of a...
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11 Nov 2019
Being 17, with complex needs and living in rural England
Rural living conjures up images of rustic charm, fresh air and an idyllic lifestyle. With inspiring views and a strong sense of community, it is easy to see why people...
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11 Nov 2019
Government needs to be closer to business
It’s a claim that many MP’s and Ministers make when giving business related statements, “I understand business because my family own a small business”, “I’m an business person myself and...
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