The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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A new online service that uses archive films and newsreels to bring trigger memories and encourage friendships through shared reminiscence A new service that brings memories to life through archive films and newsreels is now available for watching at...
Dementia expert Ian Sherriff BEM met Boris Johnson to discuss a new guide for local councils A University expert has met the Prime Minister to ask for his backing to help local councils become more ‘dementia friendly’. ...
The Alzeimers Society is a member of our Rural Services Partnership The Alzheimer's Society hope that you and your loved ones are safe and well. They understand this is a worrying time for everyone, especially for those affected by...
The new rural communities guide is designed to help all types of rural communities increase awareness of dementia and become more dementia-friendly. Rural communities have an important part to play in tackling the social and economic impact...
Research by Dr Fiona Marshall, located at the Institute of Mental Health , University of Nottingham focuses on rurality and dementia. The Dementia Centre is located in the IMH and members include people affected by dementia, researchers, clinical staff...
by Brian Norris of Living Memories C.I.C. Background When I had started delving into the film archive of Greenpark Productions Ltd at the end of the 20th century, I had never expected to learn how making clotted cream...
People with dementia in rural communities are increasingly isolated, says a charity. The Alzheimer’s Society issued the warning as it launched a new guide urging individuals and organisations in rural communities to address isolation for people with dementia ,...
Rural communities face limited support services for older people experiencing dementia. The Rural Services Network issued the warning to coincide with Dementia Awareness Week , which runs from 14-20 May 2017. A recent independent study by the Rural...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Tuesday 16 May 2017 The Rural Services Network – England's largest partnership of rural service providers – has voiced concern at the impact of cyber-attacks on doctors' surgeries that serve rural...
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The RSN demands fairer funding from Central Government who have historically and systematically underfunded rural areas.
The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
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.
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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