The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Analysis & Commentary
19.04.2022
This blog has been written by Jessia Sellick, of Rose Regeneration. What is fuel poverty? In general, it relates to households that have to spend a high proportion of their household income to keep their home...
01.02.2022
The RSN is constantly reviewing statistics and policy to ensure rural areas receive their fair share. Recently we have taken a look at hospital discharge times and yet again rural areas are losing out. Examining recently released data on...
04.01.2022
By 2040, over 40% of the UK population will be aged 50 years and over. Yet we are not ageing evenly – with one in three Local Authorities in rural and coastal Districts already having populations fitting this profile...
29.10.2021
‘Levelling up’ is a term being used by Government to describe its ambitions for addressing longstanding local and regional inequalities as part of post COVID-19 economic recovery. Much of the focus is on wanting to target places most in need...
31.08.2021
Pre COVID-19 some high streets were already struggling with 1 in 10 units vacant and declining footfall. As part of measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, many non-essential shops were closed for long periods. Alongside this, changes...
28.06.2021
Despite numerous consultations, announcements, funding packages, targets and interventions by successive Governments the housing gap remains – with the number of households [demand] outstripping the houses built [supply]. While rural places are often viewed as idyllic places to live, work...
04.05.2021
Everyone experiences oral health problems at some stage of their life; and the mouth and oral cavity is central to people’s wellbeing and identity. While oral diseases are largely preventable, they often remain untreated and persist. With the need to...
08.03.2021
The digital divide is the gap between people who have full access to digital technologies and those who do not. COVID-19 has underlined the importance of access to and comfort with technology. Throughout the pandemic the internet and digital devices...
![[Not] everyone is a winner: gambling participation and problem gambling in rural communities](/images/gambling_tile.jpg "[Not] everyone is a winner: gambling participation and problem gambling in rural communities")
18.01.2021
Many people enjoy placing an occasional bet, even if it means they lose money. But for some people this activity can disrupt or compromise their life. Gambling problems can happen to anyone. Whether from sports, scratch cards, roulette, poker, slots...
02.11.2020
New research published by The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs ( NFYFC ) reveals how young people are pessimistic about future opportunities to live and work in rural areas and believe the pandemic will continue to affect their prospects...
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HOT TOPICS
Public Sector Funding
The RSN demands fairer funding from Central Government who have historically and systematically underfunded rural areas.
Barriers to Access
The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.
Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
Rural Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Rural Vulnerability
Rural residents can suffer from Rural Vulnerability, due to a combination of issues such as poor transport, lack of broadband low wages and higher than average house prices.
Rural Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Rural Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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