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Rural Access to Health and Care Services
The Telegraph reports that there is a 'Heartbreaking' rural-urban divide which means some patients face lengthy waits of up to 1 hour 40 minutes for category two calls Heart attack patients in rural areas wait nearly 50 per cent...
The Government have announced a new Air Quality Strategy which will provide a framework to support local action to improve air quality They are seeking views on a revised Air Quality Strategy which outlines how councils in England...
The Government has announced a National test of Emergency Alerts will take place at 3pm on Sunday 23 April Message will be received on 4G and 5G mobile phones, along with sound and vibration for up to...
The Government has announced today (Tues 4th April) that funding to develop the social care workforce is now at £250 Million This is half the amount published in Dec 2021 in the Government’s White Paper on Social Care. The...
A year-long study exposes a surge in rural rough sleeping since the pandemic has been worsened by the cost-of-living crisis According to analysis of official statistics, rough sleeping in rural areas shot up 24% in just one year. ...
Devon Live reports that Selaine Saxby, the MP for North Devon, has welcomed a £200 million fund to improve walking and cycling across the UK Schools, high streets and main roads will benefit from improved crossings and junctions to...
The Express reports that nine in ten farmers rank poor mental health as their biggest concern, with experts calling for more focus amid high suicide rates To help tackle the problem, “wellbeing hubs” are being set up by charities...
Changing Outcomes, Changing Practice Remote and Rural Medicine Conference, 7/8 June 2023, Penrith An exciting line up of speakers has been announced for this year’s remote and rural medicine conference including: Simon Yates, mountaineer depicted in the film...
On 23rd February 2023, the House of Lords considered the topic of Healthcare in Rural Areas as part of a short debate Proposed by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering, the full text of the Hansard debate is available at...
Policy announcements by NHS England aim to improve patients’ access to NHS healthcare services. However, the following are just a few examples of how well-intentioned policy can have unforeseen side effects in rural areas. Suggested changes to...
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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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