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24 Feb 2025

Expansion of Urgent Dental Care: 700,000 New Appointments to Address NHS Accessibility

The Department of Health and Social Care, along with NHS England, has announced the rollout of 700,000 additional urgent dental appointments in England, following directions…

18 Feb 2025

Pubs can be the solution to rural challenges

Publicans and their pubs can be the solution to many of the problems faced in rural areas, Pub is The Hub chief executive John Longden…

18 Feb 2025

Rural homes need help to decarbonise and Labour is best placed to deliver

Malcolm Farrow, head of public affairs at OFTEC It’s fair to say the new government’s honeymoon period didn’t last very long. Labour has faced challenges…

18 Feb 2025

Shaping the rural health service

Health and Wellbeing Boards across England are currently preparing a document that shapes the delivery of NHS pharmaceutical services such as dispensing medicines. The new…

18 Feb 2025

Podcast: Listen to Our Chief Exec Talk About The Challenges & Opportunities For Affordable Rural Housing

Listen to our Chief Exec, Martin Collett, talk about the challenges and opportunities for affordable rural housing in this Future Economic Rural Network podcast: Dont have time…

18 Feb 2025

Making GP visits easier for rural communities

If you live in a rural area, you might have faced some challenges when trying to see your GP—long wait times, confusing booking systems, or…

18 Feb 2025

Knowing your rights and accessing support as a patient

Many patients are unaware of their rights and the additional support available to them as they navigate their healthcare journey. It is particularly important that…

18 Feb 2025

Get Ready For Retrofit

Support with your domestic retrofit project planning and preparation Retrofit Information, Support and Expertise – or RISE – is a free support service funded by…

17 Feb 2025

Chartered Institute of Housing Conference South West

Rural Services Network Chief Executive Kerry Booth was delighted to be invited to speak at the Chartered Institute of Housing Conference South West last week. …

17 Feb 2025

Major Expansion in New Town Developments Across Britain

The Prime Minister has unveiled comprehensive plans for a new generation of towns across Britain, marking the largest housebuilding initiative since the post-war era. This…