Concern over impact of NHS cyber-attack
The Rural Services Network has voiced concern at the impact of cyber-attacks on rural doctors’ surgeries.
How significant an issue is rural transport?
Launched at the House of Commons in January 2017, the State of Rural Services 2016 Report, not surprisingly, concludes that public and private sector service provision is reducing in rural areas – broadly due to a combination of austerity and competitive pressures. Community action has increased and plays a growing role but the ever-ageing nature […]
Who relies on public transport in rural areas?
Research has consistently identified the overwhelming need for public transport in rural areas. The groups of people most directly affected are set out in many reports as follows: • Older people. Many elderly people are unable to drive, in which case passenger transport is their only option. Older people use cars less […]
Mobile not-spots ‘hobble’ rural areas
RURAL areas across the UK are being ‘hobbled’ by poor mobile phone reception, says a survey.
Cyber-attack concern for rural GPs
PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release Monday 15 May 2017 The Rural Services Network – England’s largest partnership of rural service providers – has voiced concern at the impact of cyber-attacks on doctors’ surgeries that serve rural communities. It follows the ‘ransomware’ cyber-attack which left NHS trusts across the UK without access to IT facilities and patients […]
