New RSN Rural Lens Reviews Highlight Policy Impact

The Rural Services Network has released three new Rural Lens Reviews, providing our members with in-depth analysis of how key Government policies and reports impact rural communities.

Through our Rural Lens series, RSN applies a distinct rural perspective to national policy developments, highlighting where rural needs risk being overlooked and offering practical insights to help shape fairer outcomes. These documents are designed to support local authorities, parish and town councils, and partner organisations in making the rural case to decision-makers.

Our latest series of reviews cover:

• Indices of Deprivation 2025: Examining the implications of updated deprivation data and the new rural report for funding and fair policy assessment.
• Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper: Analysing how reforms to education and training could affect rural learners, employers and providers.
• 10-Year Health Plan: Exploring how proposed NHS reforms, digital delivery, and workforce plans must adapt to meet rural health and care needs.

These reviews are part of RSN’s ongoing commitment to ensure rural proofing in all areas of national policy and support our campaign to ensure Government is Delivering for All.

Read the latest Rural Lens reviews here: