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05 Aug 2026
Scottish Firearms Mental Health Awareness and Support Partnership
Strong partnerships are essential to improving mental health outcomes in Scotland’s rural and island communities. When organisations come together around a shared purpose, they can…
05 Aug 2026
Understanding health experiences of patients who speak English as an additional language
The Patients Association recently published a report that contains feedback from focus groups we ran across six language backgrounds – Arabic, Bengali, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian…
05 Aug 2026
New Devolution Plans Promise Greater Local Powers And Funding
The Government has announced a major new package of devolution reforms aimed at giving local leaders greater control over investment, public services and economic growth…
05 Aug 2026
Government Sets Out New Direction For Adult Social Care
The Prime Minister has pledged a new approach to adult social care in England, describing reform as a national priority and committing to work across…
05 Aug 2026
The Big Conversation On Care
People across England are being invited to help shape the future of adult social care through The Big Conversation on Care, a nationwide public engagement…
05 Aug 2026
Housing Concerns Raised Over Local Government Reorganisation
A new report from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has highlighted growing concern among housing professionals that local government reorganisation (LGR) could disrupt housing…
05 Aug 2026
Maternity Care, Investment And Access
Improving maternity services has been high on the Government’s agenda in recent weeks, with a £4.5 million investment announced for Berkshire to upgrade maternity and…
03 Aug 2026
Rural Connectivity: Connecting Communities in a Digital Age
Tuesday 15 September 2026 | 1:30pm–3:30pm | Online Reliable digital connectivity is no longer a luxury. It underpins access to employment, education, healthcare, public services…
03 Aug 2026
Rural Net Zero: Practical Solutions for Resilient Communities
Wednesday 16 September 2026 | 10:00am–12:00pm | Online How can rural communities make progress towards net zero in ways that are practical, affordable and responsive…
03 Aug 2026
Rural Fair Funding: The Foundation for Thriving Rural Communities
Monday 14 September 2026 | 10:00am–11:30am | Online Fair funding is fundamental to the future of rural communities. It affects the ability of local authorities…
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