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Latest news and best practice from our broad range of RSN members:
05 Aug 2026
Scottish Firearms Mental Health Awareness and Support Partnership
Strong partnerships are essential to improving mental health outcomes in Scotland’s rural and island communities. When organisations come together around a shared purpose, they can reach people in ways that...
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05 Aug 2026
Understanding health experiences of patients who speak English as an additional language
The Patients Association recently published a report that contains feedback from focus groups we ran across six language backgrounds – Arabic, Bengali, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian and Urdu – and research...
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28 Jul 2026
Could Political Reform Create New Opportunities for Rural Policy?
A recent blog from the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) explores how major political change can sometimes create unexpected opportunities for rural policy. Professor Neil Ward reflects on...
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28 Jul 2026
Rural Crime Report Highlights Progress, But Warns Threat Remains
The latest NFU Mutual Rural Crime Report 2026 suggests that while the financial cost of rural crime has fallen for a second consecutive year, the impact on rural communities remains...
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28 Jul 2026
Free Tool to Help Households Cut Energy Bills
Members may wish to share this free Energy Choices Tool with residents and communities looking to reduce energy bills or improve their home’s energy efficiency. Developed by the Centre for...
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20 Jul 2026
Exploring Solutions To Rural Affordable Housing
Affordable housing remains one of the defining challenges facing rural communities, affecting not only those looking for a home but also the ability of businesses, schools and local services to...
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20 Jul 2026
Rural Economy Lead Opportunity – Cheshire & Warrington Combined Authority
Professionals with a passion for rural policy and economic development may be interested in a new 12-month Interim/Secondment Rural Economy Lead opportunity with Cheshire & Warrington Combined Authority. The role...
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13 Jul 2026
Peak District Project Connects Over 1,000 People With National Parks
Community Champions from the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks recently come together to celebrate results of a two-year project that has introduced over 1,000 people...
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06 Jul 2026
Rural Housing Week Focuses On Affordable Homes
As part of National Rural Housing Week, the National Housing Federation is highlighting the growing need for affordable housing across rural England and the vital role it plays in sustaining...
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06 Jul 2026
A Rural Touring Story
The last time the infrastructure of rural touring was researched was before the pandemic and a lot has changed since then. The University of Warwick’s Vishalakshi Roy and Melanie Stavrou...
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