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Rural Access to Health and Care Services
The Trust that runs Shropshire’s acute hospitals is asking people across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales to take a few minutes to complete a survey to help develop a new Public Participation Strategy Julia Clarke, Director of Corporate...
Thank you to the many members that responded to our recent survey which helped inform a call for evidence by the House of Lords COVID-19 Committee The Committee is to hold an initial inquiry into how the rapidly increasing...
The Telegraph reports on complaints raised by rural residents that they are being ‘penalised’ through COVID-19 restrictions that unfairly affect rural communities Following the November nation-wide lockdown, the article calls on the Government to ‘never again resort to a...
The Municipal Journal reports on a recent Local Government Association call for councils to act alongside the NHS on vaccine distribution The report argues that national bodies need to listen to local and regional knowledge, skills and capacity to...
The NHS is asking patients, NHS staff, partner organisations and interested members of the public to give views on proposals to build strong and effective integrated care systems across England. Details on the NHS consultation can be found here...
The Telegraph reports that rural parts of England have been given fresh hope of being ‘decoupled’ from COVID-19 hotspots under the highest tier restrictions after Health Secretary Matt Hancock MP (Con) told Conservative MPs their area would be assessed on...
In 2017 the RCUK and BHF suggested defibrillator signage should be changed as they had competed a study suggesting only 48% of people recognised the existing RCUK signage in place since 2006. A similar study at the time from CHT...
The Telegraph has reported on warnings from Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab MP (Con) over the possibility of a third national lockdown if the country fails to ‘get the balance right’, throwing proposals to ‘decouple’ rural areas from the most restrictive...
Local government website, LocalGov.co.uk, has reported on calls for the Government to use this week’s Spending Review to ensure that council-run services are able to look after elderly residents who have been impacted by COVID-19 The call comes in...
A new online service that uses archive films and newsreels to bring trigger memories and encourage friendships through shared reminiscence A new service that brings memories to life through archive films and newsreels is now available for watching at...
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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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