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Healthcare IT News reports that the Government has announced a £150 million pledge to drive greater adoption of technology and achieve widespread digitisation across adult social care in England, as part of a 10-year plan to reform the sector ...
AgriLand reports on claims from the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) that rural England has been left behind in the Government’s “poor response” to Storm Arwen The CLA, which represents 28,000 rural business in England and Wales, has...
Farming UK reports that temporary campsites set up on farms have given Britain's rural economy a major boost, but many businesses fear that relaxed permitted development rights will soon be reverted According to figures from Pitchup.com, on-farm temporary campsites...
The English Rural Community Councils (RCCs) have had a remarkable impact on our countryside over the past 100 years They have had a pivotal role in nurturing rural industry and education, and their work in social service, social organisation...
In our initial response to the Social Care White Paper which we issued the day after the White Paper was published, the Rural Services Network welcomed the ambition of the Government in the Social Care White Paper ‘People at the...
In October 2021 the Government published its Net Zero Strategy, setting out (by sector) the policies and measures intended to keep the UK on its pathway to net zero by 2050. It outlines policies and measures for the period up...
An article published by the BBC details how the government will aim to provide rehab for 300,000 drug users who carry out half of all thefts, robberies and burglaries The prime minister said the 10-year strategy for...
The Telegraph reports on warnings from The Social Market Foundation think tank that elderly people can end up in oversized or unsafe homes if they retire to the countryside Scott Corfe, the research director at the cross-party think tank,...
The BBC also reports that coronavirus lockdowns have created a cycling boom in England, with record numbers of people out on their bikes to get exercise and fresh air However, official data from the Department of Transport also shows...
The Guardian reports that Ministers are risking a fresh backlash over social care by unveiling long awaited proposals that will offer no new funding to help crisis-hit care providers through winter The care minister, Gillian Keegan MP (Con), unveiled...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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