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Rural Access to Health and Care Services
Telford in Shropshire has been found to be England’s biggest fly-tipping hotspots with an average eight incidents per day, according to the Shropshire Star. Last year, £320,000 was spent on clearing up fly-tipped rubbish across Shropshire. One incident in...
Cold winter months can be a particular concern for those in a community with health issues, or for those struggling to cover their heating costs. The following analysis looks at the situation of excess winter deaths in your local authority...
Nearly one fifth of hospitals consistently fail to hit waiting-time targets, according to new BBC analysis, with 29 hospital trusts out of 157 failing to meet a single target for a whole year. Waiting time targets are different across...
New analysis from the road safety charity Brake has found that, on average, a cyclist or motorcyclist is killed every hour on UK roads, according to the website Motor1. The study also found that, during 2017, two thirds of...
The parents of two teenagers killed by high-strength drugs have called for drug-testing facilities to be opened in town centres around the UK. Other countries such as the Netherlands, Switzerland and Spain provide government-funded services where people can test...
The Mirror reports that a firm which organises hunting trips in the UK costing up to £25,000 has come under fire from animal welfare campaigners. The company, Europehunts.com, is jointly run by an American and a British man and...
For most people within the farming community, it is far from an easy conversation to have. But with more than one member of the farming community dying by suicide every week, mental health is a subject that can no longer...
NHS regional bosses have identified the East of England as a ‘trouble spot’ during this winter, according to the Health Service Journal. Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Trust in particular was singled out for ambulance handover delays, capacity shortage...
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. ...
There was coverage of the first rural crime day of action, a nationwide event organised by the National Police Chiefs’ Council on Thursday 8th November. Police forces were encouraged to use the day to carry out activity, including issuing...
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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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