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14 Oct 2024
Addressing Challenges and Enhancing Support for Rural Communities
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…
14 Oct 2024
Coastal and Rural Areas in England Show Lower Resilience, Study Reveals
A recent study has highlighted significant regional disparities in resilience across England, with coastal and rural areas, particularly in the North, showing lower capabilities to…
14 Oct 2024
Public Urged To Prepare For Floods After Wettest 18 Months On Record
The Environment Agency is urging the public to ensure they are prepared for a flood as the nation marks the annual ‘Flood Action Week’, which…
07 Oct 2024
Spotlight on Rural Housing – October 2024
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of…
07 Oct 2024
Pharmacy Closures in Rural Areas: A Growing Healthcare Challenge
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…
07 Oct 2024
Rural Councils Facing £5.4bn Funding Shortfall
Recent analysis by the County Councils Network (CCN) has revealed that rural councils are facing a growing financial crisis. If unaddressed, a £5.4bn funding gap…
07 Oct 2024
Addressing Unmet Needs in Health and Social Care for Older People
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…
07 Oct 2024
New Tech Deals Pave the Way for Advances in Cancer Treatment
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…
07 Oct 2024
Minister Outlines Strategic Priorities for Homes England to Accelerate Housing and Regeneration
The Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook, has written to Homes England’s Chair, Peter Freeman, to set out his priorities for the…
30 Sep 2024
Unveiling Hidden Realities: New Images of Rural Homelessness
The Centre for Homelessness Impact (CHI) and the Rural Homelessness Counts Coalition, chaired by English Rural, have partnered to create a collection of free, non-stigmatising images of people…
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