The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Health and Wellbeing
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...
22.06.2020
Wales & West Utilities & Gas network have launched their #SafeandWarmFund, – a £50,000 pot that community and parish councils, not for profit co-operatives or community interest companies, charities and community groups can apply to. From food banks...
15.06.2020
Rural Authorities have yet again been unfairly treated by Government in financial distributional issues. This time it is in respect of the distribution of the Track and Trace Public Health Grant allocation. The distribution of the grant was published...
01.06.2020
Significant concerns are being raised by directors of public health and other leading sector figures that the lockdown is being eased too quickly, as confusion remains over how the test and trace system will work The Association of Directors...
01.06.2020
The Sun warns that some towns could face isolated lockdown measures if there are regional flare-ups, as Boris Johnson announced the Government’s crucial new ‘track and trace’ programme this week Parts of towns, individual schools, businesses or workplaces may...
27.05.2020
The following analysis demonstrates the future challenges facing local authorities in supporting communities, with predicted ageing populations for all authority types. The predicted proportion of population who are 65 and over, and the rate of increase, is greatest within the...
26.05.2020
The Rural Services Network, along with other members of the Rural Coalition, a grouping of organisations representing rural areas has written to Rt Hon Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health, asking for a localised approach to #covid19uk track...
26.05.2020
In a bid to help our healthcare professionals, gamekeepers and moorland managers from across the Northern Pennines have joined forces to collect personal protective equipment [PPE] which has been donated to local NHS trusts Many NHS facilities are lacking...
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...
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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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