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.
07 May 2024
Bridging the Digital Divide: Enhancing Rural Digital Inclusion
In an increasingly digital world, rural areas in England still face significant barriers to digital access and inclusion. “The Economic Impact of Digital Inclusion in the UK“, a report recently...
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07 May 2024
Addressing the Future of Supported Housing Needs
The latest research commissioned by the National Housing Federation (NHF) reveals critical insights into the future demand for supported housing in England by 2040. With an aging population and increasing...
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01 May 2024
FCN Launches New Partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support
The Farming Community Network (FCN) has launched a new partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support – which will help to improve the support available to those living with cancer in rural...
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01 May 2024
RABI Pledges £10m for Mental Health Support
RABI, the UK’s leading farming mental health charity, announced at the House of Lords on Wednesday 17 April that it would be increasing its spending on mental health services by...
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01 May 2024
Supporting Communities in the Provision of Sustainable and Resilient Defibrillator Projects
The Community Heartbeat Trust charity (“CHT”) is a national charity, working in all 4 of the main UK countries. Unlike retailers, and other organisations, the purpose of the Community Heartbeat...
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02 Apr 2024
Tackling the Postcode Lottery of Dementia Diagnosis in Rural England
The recent report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia, “Raising the Barriers,” funded by Alzheimer’s Society, reveals a troubling postcode lottery affecting the timeliness and quality of dementia diagnoses...
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25 Mar 2024
Diagnostics: The Cornerstone of Modern Healthcare
In the contemporary healthcare landscape, the significance of diagnostic services has never been more pronounced. A recent report by The Patients Association ‘Patient Experience of Diagnostics Report’ underscores a critical...
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25 Mar 2024
Future-Proofing Rural Health: Navigating Ageing Demographics
In the coming years, England’s rural communities face a significant challenge: an increasingly ageing population that demands a strategic and thoughtful response to healthcare and social service provision. Insights from...
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11 Mar 2024
Community Solutions for Rural Transport
In rural areas across England, the accessibility and availability of transport services are more than just conveniences—they are lifelines. The Community Transport Association (CTA) has unveiled a robust manifesto, “A...
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04 Mar 2024
Winning the Rural Vote: Prioritising Rural Health and Care Services
Each week we are focusing on a different policy area within our ‘Winning the Rural Vote Campaign’ and this week we are exploring the Rural Access to Health and Care...
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