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18.05.2018
In this week's Hinterland, we look at adult social care, Carillion and Virgin, the Rural Payments Agency and the shrinking world of Local Government. We also have a positive "and finally" all about Riverford. Now, please do read on... ...
16.05.2018
This newsletter is provided by the Rural Health Network, part of the Rural Services Network. It includes a roundup of rural health & social care news, research, learning and best practice. Mental Health Awareness Week ...
11.05.2018
In Hinterland: adult social care costs – we are running an evidence call so watch this space, a softer option for rural developers on the need to provide affordable homes, more evidence of poor rural broadband, council reform and two...
09.05.2018
Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Rural Vulnerability Service - brought to you by the Rural Services Network and the Rural England CIC in association with Calor . The vulnerability service aims to disseminate information about three key...
04.05.2018
In Hinterland this week, we discuss ATMs, broadband, business rates, council merger proposals, public health – and we take a special look at a pub on wheels... * * * Plans to scrap six councils in...
01.05.2018
A monthly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding, consultation and other opportunities Draft Response Service: This bulletin includes two current suggested draft responses: -...
27.04.2018
In Hinterland this week, we consider climate change, nurses, housing issues, animal cruelty and at least one jollier story about scooters! * * * Foreign Office climate staff cut by 25% under Boris Johnson Good...
25.04.2018
Welcome to the latest fuel poverty newsletter from the Rural Vulnerability Service - brought to you by the Rural Services Network and the Rural England CIC in association with Calor . Limited options for fuel in rural localities – many...
20.04.2018
In Hinterland this week, we look at the NHS, Brexit, Crime, Personalised Budgets, Fly-Tipping and an Angry Badger. I have now finalised the line up for the RSN Regional Meeting in Durham on 25 May – Claire Watts of East...
18.04.2018
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of current rural housing issues and opportunities ‘Saving Rural Communities’ theme for Rural Housing...
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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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