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Rural Access to Health and Care Services
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 recruitment hurdles for healthcare workers.
A new policy framework from the Rural Services Network Every person, in every place, deserves the chance to thrive — including those living in rural, coastal and small-town communities. The Rural Services Network is proud to...
A six-month review of how GP funding is distributed across England has been launched to ensure that communities with the greatest health needs receive their fair share of NHS resources. The Department of Health and Social Care ...
The adult social care sector in England contributed an estimated £77.8 billion to the economy in 2024/25, according to Skills for Care ’s latest report. The State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England 2025...
A new study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has explored how remote and rural communities are taking practical steps to attract and retain healthcare staff and their families. The project, ...
7 hours… that’s how long it took our Chief Executive Kerry Booth to get to the Labour Party Conference last week on the train, from rural Devon to bustling Liverpool, giving the feeling that the ‘place to be’ where policy...
A new pamphlet, Rural Futures: The British Countryside and its Potential , has been published by the Fabian Society and The Countryside Charity (CPRE). Launched during the recent Labour Party Conference, it brings together contributions...
We’re excited to share details of this upcoming free event dedicated to recognising and inspiring employee health and wellbeing across workplaces based in North Somerset. Date: Tuesday, 18 November 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM Location:...
The Rural Services Network’s Delivering for All survey is now live – and we want to hear from you. If you live in a village, small town, hamlet or isolated rural area, please take just 8–10 minutes...
Macmillan Cancer Support has warned that almost 1.4 million people with cancer in the UK are being failed by what it describes as a “cancer postcode lottery”. New research from the charity, one of the UK’s leading providers...
A new system of NHS league tables has been launched across England, with every trust now ranked quarterly against clear standards covering urgent and emergency care, planned operations, mental health and ambulance services. The government says the...
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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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