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Rural Access to Health and Care Services
England’s largest councils are urging the government to delay the introduction of the cap on adult social care costs, warning that the reforms are impossible to implement by October 2025 due to a staggering £30 billion funding shortfall. The...
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is pleased to share that we held two highly successful BT Digital Switchover information sessions last week. These exclusive RSN membership events engaged over 260 delegates, including representatives from town, district, and county councils across...
The Rural Services Network is pleased to highlight a groundbreaking development in the healthcare landscape of Humber and North Yorkshire. The local NHS has announced the launch of a Centre of Excellence for Frailty , a dedicated initiative aimed...
We are pleased to share that this week, our Chief Executive, Kerry Booth spoke with Anna Hill on BBC's Farming Today programme. In her segment, Kerry addressed the crucial topic of fair funding and its implications across various aspects of...
UK landlines are going digital by 2027 Landlines in the UK are going digital, and by 2027 most calls will be made over a broadband line. This is part of an industry-wide change to retire the old...
The latest prospectus unveiled by the District Councils’ Network (DCN) outlines how district councils can collaborate effectively with the next Government. The document, titled "Closer to Communities: The district council prospectus for transforming local places," details the extensive...
In the lead-up to this week's General Election, the future direction of rural policy is a topic of critical importance. Recently, our Chief Executive, Kerry Booth, contributed an insightful article to LocalGov 's essay series, "NextGov," focusing on what rural...
Last week, the Rural Services Network (RSN) hosted an exceptionally well-attended seminar on rural affordable housing. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders including housing associations, community leaders, rural local authorities and rural advocates to discuss the pressing...
Transportation in rural communities faces a multitude of challenges that can significantly impact residents' quality of life, access to services, and economic opportunities. These challenges include limited public transport services, constrained budgets for rural public transport, poor infrastructure and maintenance,...
Community Catalysts, led by Pip Cannons and Helen Allen, are revolutionising health and social care in hard-to-reach areas through community micro-enterprises. This groundbreaking initiative, highlighted by The Local Government Association , aligns closely with the Care Act's principles, promoting...
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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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