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25 Oct 2023
Unlocking the ‘Magic Ingredient’: How Rural Exception Sites could be the Game-Changer for Affordable Housing in the English Countryside
Article by David Barrowcliff from English Rural Housing Association The allure of the English countryside — its rolling hills, charming villages, and robust community spirit — is…
24 Oct 2023
Ways to make Air Travel a positive experience for People with Dementia
Air travel can be a problematic experience for people living with dementia. A new research-informed booklet outlines the barriers they face — and how to…
24 Oct 2023
1 in 4 people can experience mental illness in their lifetime
Everyone should have access to the support and resources they need to help with their mental health, know how to notice signs in other people’s…
24 Oct 2023
NHS England: Rural and Coastal Workforce Transformation Programme
The Rural and Coastal Workforce Transformation Programme, led by NHS England, has been underway since January 2022 with an ambition to build a defined programme…
24 Oct 2023
Dispensing Doctors’ Association urges rural politicians to correct ongoing health inequalities in rural areas
Dispensing Doctors’ Association urges rural politicians to correct ongoing health inequalities in rural areas In a new ‘Call to Action’ to rural MPs, AMs and…
24 Oct 2023
Discover ‘MedTech For Beginners’: The Essential Podcast for Health Tech Innovators
The transformation of the healthcare sector through technology is nothing short of revolutionary. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a health professional, or simply someone curious…
24 Oct 2023
New research shows how community-owned businesses are committed to social and environmental action
Plunkett Foundation’s annual state of the sector report ‘Community Ownership: A Better Form of Business’ shows that despite facing significant challenges because of the cost-of-living…
24 Oct 2023
Invaluable role of Pub is The Hub in helping pubs to diversify their services and support people in rural communities highlighted in new report
Pub is The Hub has been featured in a new Localis report calling for more pub diversification support. In the report, commissioned by the British…
23 Oct 2023
CHIEF EXECUTIVE EDITORIAL: A roadmap out of isolation?
Transport and the potential economic fall out from decisions relating to HS2 have dominated recent headlines during the party conference period in a way that…
23 Oct 2023
Community Transport Week: The crucial role of Community Transport services within the wider transport network
Following a successful Community Transport Week, we asked Kevwe Oghide from the Community Transport Association to explain the impact of their work for rural areas:…
