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Research published by Work Foundation at Lancashire University discusses digital poverty and how this is a particular problem in rural areas Excerpts of the research, which the Rural Services Network have been quoted as contributing to, can be found...
The Daily Mail reports that Doctors in Unite union claim that the UK is short of 20,000 GPs, with health think tank The King's Fund adding that general practice is 'creaking at the seams', especially in rural areas More...
A new report, launched on the 25th May, reveals the regional impact on local authorities as a result of the government’s flagship adult social care reforms, concluding that the costs of these proposals could be significantly underestimated The analysis,...
Now or never to save cash, Which? warns, as new research reveals ATMs and bank branch network cut to the bone Almost a quarter of free-to-use ATMs have vanished since 2018 and almost half of the UK’s bank branches...
Talk, Eat, Drink (TED) Ageing Better in East Lindsey is part of Ageing Better, a programme set up by The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK. Ageing Better aims to develop creative ways...
A Government report has commended the impact of a seven-year programme on Lincolnshire’s communities
YMCA Lincolnshire’s TED (Talk, Eat, Drink) in East Lindsey programme is one of 14 Ageing Better programmes across England, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund It delivers from Louth, Mablethorpe and Skegness to villages and sparsely-populated rural areas...
At Airband, we don’t just deliver brilliant broadband, we provide the means for people in rural areas to stay connected If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s the importance of being able to keep in...
The Personal Social Services Adult Social Care Survey England (ASCS) is a national survey that is repeated every year The survey, which forms part of a national programme led by NHS Digital, selects a sample of people who receive...
Date: 26th January 2022 Subject: Older People in Rural Areas Chair: Kerry Booth, Deputy Chief Executive, Rural Services Network - To download the Agenda for this seminar click here - To...
The Northern Echo reports that BT has confirmed that its ‘Digital Voice’ roll-out in the UK will “enhance” calls for customers, after it announced that traditional landlines would be replaced in just under four years By the end of...
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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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