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Rural Access to Health and Care Services
Healthwatch North Yorkshire is seeking to understand the barriers that prevent the farming community in North Yorkshire from accessing health services. By gathering insights through an online survey, the initiative aims to improve healthcare services and resources tailored to...
Farmers and people living in rural communities are being urged to ‘nip it in the bud’ and get checked for early signs of cancer - as part of a new UK-wide campaign by The Farming Community Network (FCN). FCN...
The Patients Association is carrying out work to advance health equity by addressing social determinants of health for people living with cancer and blood disorders. The Patients Association has found that...
University Medical Expert Is First In England To Achieve New Remote And Rural Medicine Accreditation
A University of Central Lancashire Professor has become the first person in England to receive a new credential recognising the specialist skills needed to deliver urgent care in remote and rural locations. The Director of the National...
A report from the House of Lords Library, titled "Rural Communities: Issues and Support," sheds light on various challenges these communities face and the supportive measures needed to address them. This report has been prepared in advance of today’s House...
A recent report from RSN Member, Healthwatch England has highlighted the growing crisis in community pharmacies across England, which disproportionately affects rural areas. Between January and December 2023, 436 pharmacies closed permanently, with a further 13,863...
Age UK has recently published a crucial report revealing that over 2 million older people in England now have unmet needs for social care. This alarming statistic underscores the pressing issue of inadequate support for many in...
The Government has announced a series of major investments in cancer research and medical technology, aiming to bolster the country’s life sciences sector and enhance early cancer detection and treatment. The newly unveiled partnerships are expected to advance the development...
In the regions of Westmorland and Furness, a groundbreaking initiative has been making significant strides in reshaping local care through the power of community micro-enterprises. Spearheaded by Community Catalysts , the project began in 2022 and has flourished, integrating...
In the past week, a number of government reports and speeches shed light on the challenges facing health and social care in England. While these documents provide valuable insights and suggest significant reforms, specific references to rural healthcare are notably...
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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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