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Rural Access to Health and Care Services
Below is a snippet from article take from BBC News : A minister has called for a change in paramedic response targets in rural areas after a man collapsed and died. Norman Lamb, MP for...
The seventh year of the survey, Active People Survey 7, started in mid October 2012 and ran continuously for 12 months until mid October 2013. The full year results were published in December 2013. Click here for further information. ...
Public Health England produce a series of Health Profiles that are designed to help local government and health services identify problems in their areas and decide how to tackle them. They provide a snapshot of the overall health of the...
Below is a snippet from article take from Frontline : Nick Payne explains why the healthcare available to people living outside our major towns and cities merits special attention, which is now being highlighted by the Rural Health...
A nurse and hospital chief executive has been appointed national clinical director for rural and remote care by NHS England medical director Sir Bruce Keogh. (To read more click here )...
Below is a snippet from article take from The Telegraph : It's a scandal that taxpayer money has been funnelled away from older people in rural areas, writes Jesse Norman. (To read more from this...
Below is a snippet from article take from Guardian Professional : Telehealth and telecare can improve the way we deliver healthcare, no matter where the patient lives. In rural communities, the challenges in providing care at...
RURAL GPs have warned of a looming crisis if attempts to attract medical graduates to become family doctors continue to have limited success. The topic was raised at the annual Rural Primary Care Conference, organised by...
GOVERNMENT cuts and rising workloads mean rural doctors and GP surgeries could disappear, an MP has warned. Changes to the funding formula could leave smaller rural practices at serious risk of closure, said Tim Farron , Liberal Democrat...
Below is a snippet from article take from GP Online: Rural GP practices threatened by underfunding and MPIG cuts could benefit from a cross-government review of how policy affects rural communities, a campaign group has said. ...
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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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