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Rural Access to Health and Care Services
Social care organisations have urged ministers to publish long-awaited plans to overhaul how the sector in England is funded within a month They have called on Boris Johnson to "act now" and set out proposals...
The Willows – Dawn's Story A film about one woman’s escape from rural domestic abuse Domestic abuse in rural areas is different. Abuse lasts, on average, 25 times longer in the most rural...
The Daily Mail reports that Britons going on staycations this summer risk “overburdening” hospitals in tourist hotspots, according to warnings from Chris Hopson, chief executive of NHS Providers Mr Hopson said even a small increase in COVID-19 patients would...
Women of all ages and backgrounds are being urged to respond to the call for evidence in order to capture the varying health issues women experience over their lives and the significant differences between women in terms of access to...
Date: 26th May 2021 Subject: Rural Health & Care Chair: Kerry Booth Assistant Chief Executive, Rural Services Network - To download the Agenda for this seminar click here - To...
At the State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday 11 May, the Government, through the Queen’s Speech, set out its priorities and programme for the coming session including the legislation it intends to pass. The Queen’s Speech states the programme it...
The North Wales Pioneer reports how an NHS charity is hoping to build a revolutionary mobile scanning vehicle that would treat cardiac patients in rural communities The Cardiac Diagnostic Vehicle will be fitted with technology allowing clinicians to journey...
The RSN will produce a Rural Lens Review of the Queen’s Speech and the Government’s supporting document for circulation with the Bulletin next week Our overarching comments at this stage are: Many of the measures in...
Cirican has recently approached us, to offer three exciting seminars, free of charge, to all Rural Service Network members. The events are due to take place online during May, June and July ...
Health and wellbeing boards (HWBs) in England find themselves with an extra six months in which to prepare their local pharmaceutical needs assessment (PNA) – a process that allows local health and wellbeing service coordinators to reconsider the adequacy 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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