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Rural Access to Health and Care Services
A shortage of rural GPs has left rural patients in Lincolnshire waiting four-weeks to see their doctor. Government action was needed to help recruit more GPs and other health professionals, said Manjeet Gill, chief executive of West Lindsey District...
POLICE in one of England's largest counties are appealing for volunteers to help tackle rural crime. Cumbria Police and Cumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner hope rural residents will give up a small amount of their time as part of...
A GOVERNMENT crackdown aims to stop urban drugs gangs targeting rural communities. Under the plan, mobile phones will be shut down if they are used by drug gangs and couriers to deal remotely in rural areas. The so-called...
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Tuesday 17 January 2017 TOP speakers have been secured for a major conference to discuss strategies for improving rural healthcare. Due to take place in London on 28 February, the...
Rural communities are suffering due to the patchy provision of key services, a major report has warned. Transport, education, health and welfare services that act as a lifeline to more than 9m rural people are patchy – and many...
Early bird discounts are available for major conference to discuss strategies for improving rural healthcare. Due to take place in London on 28 February, the Rural Health Conference is being organised by the Rural Services Network in partnership with...
Rural leaders are urging local councils to continue a pre-Christmas crackdown against fly-tipping. The zero tolerance initiative saw vehicles seized and crushed as local authorities used new powers to tackle the problem. Now the Country Land and Business Association...
FUEL poverty figures have prompted a call for the government to tackle the tariffs of the big six energy companies. Shadow business secretary Clive Lewis said action was needed following figures showing that one in 10 households can't afford...
Councils are using new powers to crush vehicles belonging to fly-tippers who illegally dump rubbish in the countryside. Local authorities are also calling for the closure of a legal loophole which means officers must give some fly-tippers seven days...
A recent sounding board survey asked for information on the location and accessibility of various key services; sought opinions about changes in elderly people’s accessibility to services over the last 5 years; and enquired about the availability of housing suitable...
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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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