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Rural Vulnerability
Rural residents can suffer from Rural Vulnerability, due to a combination of issues such as poor transport, lack of broadband low wages and higher than average house prices.
This week is Community Transport Week , a nationwide celebration of the extraordinary role that community transport plays in helping people stay connected. Across rural England, community transport schemes are a lifeline, providing journeys that enable residents to...
The Government has announced an £84 million package to help councils prevent homelessness and support families this winter. Unveiled on World Homeless Day (10 October), the funding aims to provide immediate help for children and families in temporary accommodation...
New doctoral research is shedding light on how rural communities experience and respond to flooding and why their needs often differ from those of larger towns and cities. Dr Dan Jones, Data Analyst at the Rural Services Network has...
All GP practices in England are now required to keep their online consultation tools open throughout core hours, from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The Department of Health and Social Care says the change will help...
Next week, communities across the UK will come together for Community Transport Week (CTWeek25), a nationwide celebration of the extraordinary role community transport plays in helping people stay connected. Running from 13–17 October, this year’s theme “More...
In rural areas across England, accessing essential government services can often be a significant hurdle. Long travel times, limited public transport options, and inconsistent broadband coverage create barriers for rural residents that people in other parts of the country may...
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) and the Centre for Research in Social Policy at Loughborough University have published the latest update to the Minimum Income Standard (MIS) – the income required for households to reach a...
Macmillan Cancer Support has warned that almost 1.4 million people with cancer in the UK are being failed by what it describes as a “cancer postcode lottery”. New research from the charity, one of the UK’s leading providers...
The Trussell Trust has published its second Hunger in the UK report , offering a comprehensive look at the scale and drivers of food insecurity across the country. The findings show that despite easing inflation, hardship is deepening...
Remote coastal communities are being left behind and need urgent, targeted support, MPs warned in a Commons debate last week . Leading the discussion, Perran Moon MP described how areas like Cornwall face unique pressures that...
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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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