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February 2023 Edition In Casebook this time, better news on ambulance waits, malnutrition in the UK??? Vaccine stats and two workforce stories revealing the challenges we currently face. Some useful stuff in our National Centre Update section...
Outside the Box is a small charity supporting communities – all over Scotland – to help make them work better for everyone. Here are a couple of snapshots of our work in rural areas. Community Solutions is about finding...
Online via Zoom Tuesday 7th December 2022 2pm-3pm - To download the agenda and papers associated with this meeting click here - To download the minutes for this meeting, click here ...
The 2022 edition of Points of Light has been published by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC), highlighting local (parish and town) councils' excellent work to support their communities. Points of Light aims to promote good practice and...
Measuring Impact in Rural Communities Wednesday, 19 October 2022 10:30-12:00 Via Zoom On 19 October 2022, the RSN will co-host ‘Measuring Impact in Rural Communities’, with the Social Value Engine team. Exclusive and free to RSN members, this 90-minute...
Last week, the National Rural Conference, organised by the Rural Services Network took place with attendance increasing from the previous year by over 50% which shows the increasing importance of discussions on dedicated rural policy and issues. The conference...
On Wednesday, 19 October 2022, the RSN will co-host ‘Measuring Impact in Rural Communities’, with the Social Value Engine team Exclusive to RSN members, this free event offers a practical introduction to social value and how measuring it can...
Welcome to the Summer 2022 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight Now that temperatures have settled, we’re delighted to share with you a selection of best practice member articles, showing casing all things rural! In this edition we feature ...
The Patients Association chair the Patient Coalition for AI, Data and Digital Tech in Health and in May we published a report based on research and case studies of good practice in combatting digital health inequalities that demonstrates the importance...
Grants The Prince’s Countryside Fund’s Supporting Rural Communities grants programme will open for applications on 1st September 2022. Applications can be submitted via the online portal at www.princescountrysidefund.org.uk/grants and you can book a session to speak...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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