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Health and Wellbeing Boards across England are currently preparing a document that shapes the delivery of NHS pharmaceutical services such as dispensing medicines. The new documents will be published in every HWB area by 1 October 2025. These documents,...
Listen to our Chief Exec, Martin Collett, talk about the challenges and opportunities for affordable rural housing in this Future Economic Rural Network podcast: Dont have time to listen? Here’s a summary of...
ACTion with communities in Cumbria is the rural and community charity for Cumbria. Our vision is to work towards no-one being disadvantaged by where they live, and we do this by: championing rural and community issues, and supporting communities to:...
Over the past year, the team of Energy Advisers at Community Action Northumberland (CAN) have been working hard to reach households across rural Northumberland, to help residents stay warmer and reduce their energy expenses. The ‘Energy Advice in Rural...
If you live in a rural area, you might have faced some challenges when trying to see your GP—long wait times, confusing booking systems, or even not being sure what help is available. That’s why Healthwatch North Yorkshire , who...
Many patients are unaware of their rights and the additional support available to them as they navigate their healthcare journey. It is particularly important that patients who experience unequal access to services and systemic discrimination are aware of the financial...
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Serving Communities with Faith and Open Arms Rural churches are often seen as small, historic buildings dotting the countryside, but their real impact lies far beyond their steeples. These churches are vibrant hubs of community activity, working tirelessly to meet...
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New to Hartpury’s Home Farm Hartpury’s Home Farm has just installed two cutting-edge DeLeval robotic milking systems, and the Digital Innovation Farm team couldn’t be more excited! This innovative technology lets cows decide when they want to be...
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YMCA Lincolnshire and Lincolnshire Community Foundation invited attendees across the districts of East Lindsey, Boston Borough and South Holland to the “GRASSroots Celebration” event. The events brought together over 130 successful recipients of the GRASSroots Funding to celebrate and share...
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Our region has some of the most economically challenged communities in the UK, including the more remote parts of rural Cumbria, Northumberland and North Yorkshire. As a business, we believe it’s our duty to support communities and individuals facing difficulties...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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