The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Lockdown 3.0
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17.08.2020
The Yorkshire Post covered news of a new Samaritans campaign aimed at encouraging men in rural communities to seek help when they are struggling with mental health issues The ‘Real People, Real Stories’ campaign features the experiences of men...
03.08.2020
first magazine produced by the LGA are detailing how care homes have been badly handled regarding the Coronavirus pandamic: The decision to discharge around 25,000 patients from NHS hospitals into care homes without first testing them was "an appalling...
03.08.2020
The Sunday Times has covered news that Boris Johnson set out a war gaming exercise last Wednesday in No 10 that debated the possibility of further travel restrictions and extra measures The Prime Minister has ordered officials to draw...
20.07.2020
The RSN is launching it’s Annual National Rural Conference and is open for bookings! We are unable to hold our usual conference in Cheltenham and so are moving events online for a week of activity focused around...
13.07.2020
The Yorkshire Post has published a report suggesting the south of England receives double the investment in health research and development than the north of England The report said the North received £72 per head, compared to £168 per...
22.06.2020
A Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) report on the vulnerability of areas to Covid-19 impacts The COVID-19 crisis has affected every part of the country – and indeed many other countries What sets this crisis apart is...
08.06.2020
Several outlets report on the widening north-south COVID-19 divide, with fatalities and new infections far more common in regions outside of London Research shows new infections are nearly twice as widespread in Yorkshire and the north-east than in London,...
18.05.2020
In a recent Bulletin we report on the letter dated 14th April sent to Matt Hancock , The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the Coronavirus exit strategy and the implications for rural communities In...
18.05.2020
English councils have called on the government to provide a £5bn "income guarantee" to prevent local authorities from having to cut services as the coronavirus hits finances The County Councils Network has warned councils could lose £2.4bn as income...
11.05.2020
Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister, addressed the nation on Sunday 10th May, outlining the next stages in fighting the covid-19 virus The ‘conditional plan’ included outline details of how we could reopen parts of society from Wednesday. The Government...
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HOT TOPICS
Public Sector Funding
The RSN demands fairer funding from Central Government who have historically and systematically underfunded rural areas.
Barriers to Access
The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.
Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Vulnerability
Rural residents can suffer from Rural Vulnerability, due to a combination of issues such as poor transport, lack of broadband low wages and higher than average house prices.
Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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