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Rural Vulnerability
The BBC flagged the fact that one in five care homes in England have been deemed ‘inadequate’ or ‘needs improvement’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC said the difference in standards across the country was ‘a real...
Experts have warned that rural communities are ‘in danger of dying out’ unless they are given more help to cope with ageing populations, according to an article by iNews. Trudi Grant, director of public health at Somerset County Council...
Implementing the Broadband USO Briefing note by the Rural Services Network September 2018 (This briefing note can be downloaded here ) Context Despite the achievements of the Government’s superfast broadband programme, around 500,000...
The National Farmers’ Union has called on the Government to ensure that farmers across the country have access to adequate broadband. The NFU launched a survey to ‘build a true picture of connectivity in the countryside’. The findings will...
A new survey by the charity Independent Age has revealed that chronic under-funding of social care means that older people are ‘increasingly let down’ by the system. During a survey of 2,000 English adults, 74% support free personal care...
Children forced to travel hundreds of miles for NHS mental health treatment The Guardian reported on figures showing that, despite a Government pledge to end the practice, many young people across the country are still being sent up to...
Build-your-own broadband brings rural British communities together Reuters covered the work of social enterprise Broadband for the Rural North (B4RN), which operates in areas experiencing poor connectivity. According to the report, B4RN provides broadband to 5,000 customers and...
Dorset to be among places hardest hit by Britain’s ageing population, figures reveal The Bournemouth Echo covered Office for National Statistics figures showing that rural and coastal areas have the highest proportion of older residents. The ten local...
This newsletter is provided by the Rural Health Network, part of the Rural Services Network. It includes a roundup of rural health & social care news, research, learning and best practice. ...
This article is taking from the UK Youth website and can be found here A new report published today suggests that youth loneliness is a ‘common experience’ that could affect all young people Young people seem...
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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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