Author: <span>Richard</span>
07 May 2024
The Impact of Rural Pharmacy Closures
Rural communities in England are currently facing significant challenges due to the closures of community pharmacies, a vital resource for healthcare access in less densely populated areas. The recent peak...
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07 May 2024
Bridging the Digital Divide: Enhancing Rural Digital Inclusion
In an increasingly digital world, rural areas in England still face significant barriers to digital access and inclusion. “The Economic Impact of Digital Inclusion in the UK“, a report recently...
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07 May 2024
Unlocking Potential for National Prosperity in Rural England
This past Bank Holiday weekend, while numerous families ventured to the serene landscapes of England’s rural and coastal areas, it marked not just a period for relaxation but also a...
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07 May 2024
Rural Services Partnership Spotlight
The Spring 2024 edition of the RSN Rural Services Partnership Spotlight has been published. This quarterly publication provides a valuable platform for sharing insights and best practices that address the...
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07 May 2024
Addressing the Future of Supported Housing Needs
The latest research commissioned by the National Housing Federation (NHF) reveals critical insights into the future demand for supported housing in England by 2040. With an aging population and increasing...
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03 May 2024
Unlocking Potential for National Prosperity This Bank Holiday
This Bank Holiday weekend, as countless families head to England’s rural and coastal areas, the Rural Services Network (RSN) urges policymakers and leaders to acknowledge the untapped potential and vibrancy...
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01 May 2024
Spring 2024 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight
Welcome to the Spring 2024 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight In this edition we welcome two new members and share best practice from a wide cross section of our members including...
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01 May 2024
How a new government should help rural households decarbonise their heating
Both political parties have set out how they intend to progress decarbonizing the UK’s 27 million homes, including the 2 million rural homes not connected to mains gas. The Conservatives...
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01 May 2024
Despite 12 years of elected Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) we are still no closer to tackling Rural crime
Rural crime is one of those issues that cuts right to the heart of rural communities yet fails to make traction in the corridors of power, and still after 12...
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01 May 2024
FCN Launches New Partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support
The Farming Community Network (FCN) has launched a new partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support – which will help to improve the support available to those living with cancer in rural...
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