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Rural Access to Health and Care Services
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 recruitment hurdles for healthcare workers.
A new policy framework from the Rural Services Network Every person, in every place, deserves the chance to thrive — including those living in rural, coastal and small-town communities. The Rural Services Network is proud to launch Delivering for All:...
The Local Government Association (LGA) has urged the Government and the Casey Commission to ensure councils remain at the heart of future adult social care reform, arguing that lasting change must be nationally supported but locally led. In a new...
The public will be invited to help shape the future of adult social care in England as part of a major national conversation being launched by the Casey Commission later this summer. Speaking at the Local Government Association Annual Conference,...
The University of Lincoln's campaign to establish a dental school in the county has continued to gather momentum following provisional approval from the General Dental Council for its new BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy programme, including its Gateway Year. Recruitment...
A cross-party group of MPs on the Health and Social Care Committee has proposed a series of amendments to the Government’s Health Bill, arguing that issues such as SEND provision, mental health services, prevention and health inequalities risk being overlooked...
Patient Partnership Week is a moment to focus on a simple but powerful truth: healthcare works best when patients are treated as partners. Across seven free online webinars (happening 29th June – 3rd July), we’re bringing together patients, professionals, policymakers, and researchers to explore what meaningful partnership looks...
Health Innovation South West has published its latest Impact Report 2025-26, highlighting how innovation is helping to improve health and care outcomes across rural and coastal communities in South West England. The report shows that, over the past year, projects...
RABI, the Farmers Charity has launched FarmersAid, a pioneering free app designed to support individuals in the critical moments following a serious on-farm accident. RABI created the app with the challenge in mind that agriculture remains the UK's deadliest industry. While those working in agriculture make up...
Community pharmacies are set to play an expanded role in NHS care under a new £340 million funding agreement and reforms due to be introduced from autumn 2026. Under the agreement, pharmacists who hold an independent prescribing qualification will be...
Plans for a new Single Patient Record are set out in the NHS Modernisation Bill, have been introduced to Parliament. The proposed reforms aim to improve the way patient information is shared across NHS services in England, helping to create...
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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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