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13.02.2013
This analysis investigates the rates of new cases of malignant melanoma per resident population under 75 Rates of new cases of malignant melanoma per resident population under 75 - Analysis User Guide...
13.02.2013
RSN developed analysis of The Federation of Small Businesses 'Quarterly Voice of Small Business Index survey results.' This analysis provides an insight into rural and urban areas for the quarters ending May 2012, August 2012, November 2012, February 2013 and...
13.02.2013
The Federation of Small Businesses produce a Quarterly Voice of Small Business Index, a report that looks at capacity levels, employment, revenues and the confidence of small firms ( http://www.fsb.org.uk/small-business-index ). The Index is created from the views of small...
14.12.2012
The sixth year of the survey, Active People Survey 6, started in mid October 2011 and ran continuously for 12 months until mid October 2012. The full year results were published on 6 December 2012. Click here for further information....
12.12.2012
Household budgets are increasingly stretched in meeting basic living costs. Using key measures, the financial pressures experienced by the average household can provide a picture of the relative cost of rural life. - Relative Cost of living Analysis (using...
03.12.2012
It is clear that to live in rural areas presents challenges with regard access to services, engaging in business, commuting to work, as well as participating in social activities. - Travel Distance Analysis The above analysis presents...
03.12.2012
Car use is a significant mode of transport for many in rural areas, with households very often needing more than one vehicle to fulfil the demands of rural living. - Car Use Analysis In light of this, the above...
03.12.2012
A household is said to be in fuel poverty if it spends more than 10% of its income on fuel to maintain a satisfactory heating regime (usually 21 degrees for the main living area, and 18 degrees for other occupied...
03.12.2012
Sport England's Active People survey is the largest ever survey of sport and active recreation to be undertaken in Europe. Analysis of Sport England’s Active People Survey 5 - Analysis User Guide...
03.12.2012
Conducted by the Federation of Small Businesses, the 'Voice of Small Business' survey provides a macro-economic picture of the UK economy as experienced by small firms. Our analysis of this survey is shown below: RSN analysis of results...
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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.
Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Vulnerability
Tackling a collection of circumstances which leaves many rural residents vulnerable is a key issue for the RSN.
Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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