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03 May 2016
Government to address housing concerns
The government is expected to address rural concerns about its Housing and Planning Bill. Government ministers are expected to bring forward a number of amendments…
27 Apr 2016
Spotlight on Rural Health
We are working on the next Spotlight edition for anyone interested in rural health. We are also developing ideas to strengthen the effectiveness of the…
20 Apr 2016
New initiative improves mental health services
A new initiative aims to make it easier for service providers to help people with mental health problems overcome their day-to-day challenges. Mental health charity…
20 Apr 2016
Apprenticeship Programme Participation
Apprenticeships provide an important route into skilled employment, and as such are an important factor driving an areas economy. This analysis provides a picture of…
12 Apr 2016
Call to protect affordable rural homes
Peers and rural groups have joined forces to argue for measures that protect the affordability of rural housing. The consortium includes the Rural Services Network,…
02 Mar 2016
MPs speak up for rural pharmacies
GOVERNMENT proposals must not be allowed to result in the closure of rural pharmacies, MPs have warned. MPs fear government plans to save £163m in…
19 Feb 2016
Rural dementia is rising, say experts
A ground-breaking study is set to assess the rising impact of dementia on rural communities. Dementia is a growing health problem, with an expected rise…
14 Feb 2016
Fivefold rise in rural services grant
THE government has announced a fivefold increase in its Rural Services Delivery Grant from £15.5m to £80.5m. It follows months of work on behalf of…
11 Feb 2016
New dimensions for rural healthcare
THE latest Rural Health Network conference was hosted at the House of Lords on 29 January. Around 60 delegates gathered for the event, titled “Challenging…
04 Feb 2016
A Brief Look at Housing
The provision of affordable housing in rural areas is an issue that has many implications for the future of communities. As such, the analysis ‘A…
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