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.
31 Mar 2025
Rural Communities in Focus: Insights, Inspiration, and What’s Next
Last week, we were proud to host another of our exclusive member-only seminars—this time focusing on the heartbeat of our work: rural communities. This engaging online event brought together RSN...
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24 Mar 2025
Job Satisfaction Falling for NHS’s Youngest Workers, Study Shows
A recent study by the Nuffield Trust has found that the youngest clinical staff in the NHS are increasingly stressed and unhappy at work. The study, which looked at data...
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17 Mar 2025
Debating Government Support for Rural Communities in Parliament
In a recent spirited debate at Westminster, MPs discussed the pressing issues faced by rural communities across the UK, shedding light on the unique challenges rural areas endure. Caroline Voaden,...
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10 Mar 2025
The Rural Services Network Joins The Health Equals Coalition
The Rural Services Network (RSN) has officially joined the Health Equals coalition, a collaborative effort dedicated to reducing health disparities and fostering a society where every individual, regardless of background...
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03 Mar 2025
NAO Highlights Sustainability Crisis in Local Government Finances
A National Audit Office (NAO) report reveals critical sustainability issues in local government finances, driven by rising demands on essential services and delays in finance reform. Despite a 4% increase...
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24 Feb 2025
Urgent Need for Support Among UK’s Unpaid Carers
A recent State of Caring Survey conducted by Carers UK has exposed significant challenges faced by unpaid carers across the UK, revealing a distressing trend of overwhelm and inadequate support....
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24 Feb 2025
Critical Alert: Potential Financial Crisis in Councils over SEND Funding
A concerning report from the Local Government Association (LGA) has highlighted a looming financial crisis that could affect over half of the councils responsible for supporting children with special educational...
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24 Feb 2025
Expansion of Urgent Dental Care: 700,000 New Appointments to Address NHS Accessibility
The Department of Health and Social Care, along with NHS England, has announced the rollout of 700,000 additional urgent dental appointments in England, following directions issued to integrated care boards...
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18 Feb 2025
Shaping the rural health service
Health and Wellbeing Boards across England are currently preparing a document that shapes the delivery of NHS pharmaceutical services such as dispensing medicines. The new documents will be published in...
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18 Feb 2025
Making GP visits easier for rural communities
If you live in a rural area, you might have faced some challenges when trying to see your GP—long wait times, confusing booking systems, or even not being sure what...
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