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Health and Wellbeing

The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.

The State of Rural Services Report launched in Parliament
11.02.2019

The State of Rural Services Report launched in Parliament

Basic mobile calls are not possible across main networks in a third of rural homes. The report also finds that rural residents are losing out as bus services are scrapped. Residents of rural England are being cut off...

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A different place demands a different strategy - Rural England, Conference, 8 March
11.02.2019

A different place demands a different strategy - Rural England, Conference, 8 March

As we approach the 20th anniversary of the last Rural White Paper, a one day conference will consider how a new Rural Strategy can deliver for rural communities in England and call on the Government to produce such a strategy....

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Police join forces to fight rural crime
11.02.2019

Police join forces to fight rural crime

Six police forces across the north of England joined forces on Thursday 7 February as part of an ongoing country-wide operation to tackle rural crime, according to a release by North Yorkshire Police. Over 200 people – police and...

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Rural Related Politics - An RSN weekly review
11.02.2019

Rural Related Politics - An RSN weekly review

11 February 2019 Below is an RSN review of last week's rural related politics as well as a look forward to the week ahead: Last week in politics  (4 February -  8 February) On Monday 4,...

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Walking & Cycling
08.02.2019

Walking & Cycling

This analysis presents data from the Department for Transport showing the frequency with which residents do any walking or cycling for a chosen local authority, and whether it is for leisure or travel.  The local authority position is compared to...

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What more can be done to address the “unavoidable smallness due to remoteness” of delivering health care in rural areas?
08.02.2019

What more can be done to address the “unavoidable smallness due to remoteness” of delivering health care in rural areas?

That it costs more to deliver health and care in rural areas is well-rehearsed among RSN members. But how much more does it actually cost to deliver in rural areas and are these costs recognised in current funding formulae? Jessica...

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Snow raises red alert for rural care workers
04.02.2019

Snow raises red alert for rural care workers

Vulnerable people are being made a priority home care call as snow hits much of the UK, with a red alert issued for care workers to attend. One company has used its red, amber and green system ensures bedbound...

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Snow causes chaos across the Countryside
04.02.2019

Snow causes chaos across the Countryside

The UK was subject to a spate of cold weather and snow over the last week which was widely covered in national and local media around the country. The Met Office issued another yellow weather warning as temperatures continue...

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Countryside out of reach
04.02.2019

Countryside out of reach

New research from the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) shows that the UK’s poorest residents are missing out on England’s most beautiful countryside and the related mental and physical benefits, according to the Guardian. Further research from Edinburgh...

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Rural Related Politics - An RSN weekly review
04.02.2019

Rural Related Politics - An RSN weekly review

04 February 2019 Below is an RSN review of last week's rural related politics as well as a look forward to the week ahead: Last week in politics  (28 January  -  1 February) On Monday 28,...

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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

Tackling a collection of circumstances which leaves many rural residents vulnerable is a key issue for the RSN.

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.

The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.

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