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23 Sep 2026

Six Neighbourhood Health Trailblazers Announced

Six areas across England will test new approaches to delivering more joined-up health and care within local communities, including a programme with an explicit focus…

23 Sep 2026

More NHS Dental Treatments Delivered, But Access Remains Poor

More NHS dental treatments were delivered in England during 2025/26, but many people are still struggling to access care, according to the Nuffield Trust. New…

22 Sep 2026

Open Letter To The Prime Minister: Good Growth Must Reach Rural England

The Rural Services Network has written an open letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging the Government to ensure its ambition for “good growth in…

22 Sep 2026

Understanding Rural Is Vital For Policy Of Place To Work

Reflections on the 2026 National Rural Conference and why understanding rural realities is essential if place-based policy is to succeed. Written by Kerry Booth Chief…

22 Sep 2026

Norfolk Plan Links New Homes With Nature Recovery

A new approach to balancing housebuilding with environmental protection is being tested in Norfolk, with the potential to support up to 15,780 new homes while…

22 Sep 2026

World Alzheimer’s Month: Participation In Dementia Research In Your Community

World Alzheimer’s Month takes place throughout September 2026, raising awareness and challenging the stigma surrounding dementia. This year’s theme – The Earlier You Know, The…

21 Sep 2026

Brownfield Land Could Accommodate 1.54 Million Homes

New research from CPRE suggests that previously developed land across England could accommodate more than 1.54 million new homes, slightly exceeding the Government’s national target…