ONH: Planning for Good launch a number of digital plan products
ONH: Planning for Good is delighted to have launched a number of digital plan products with clients over the last month. The government is keen to make planning digital and accessible for all – but what are the benefits over a PDF document and maps? Community engagement Improve survey response rates: every area has a […]
Charity Cancer Campaign Urges Farming Community to ‘Nip It In The Bud’
Farmers and people living in rural communities are being urged to ‘nip it in the bud’ and get checked for early signs of cancer – as part of a new UK-wide campaign by The Farming Community Network (FCN). FCN is working in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to raise awareness of cancer risks, signs and […]
How does biogas work?
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a 100% green energy supplier is knowing that we are supporting independent businesses around the UK. Many of our generators have an inspirational story to tell and we are proud to be part of it. We visited dairy farmer Stephen at his farm in Norfolk to find […]
Examining the impact of health inequalities on cancer and blood disorder patients
The Patients Association is carrying out work to advance health equity by addressing social determinants of health for people living with cancer and blood disorders. The Patients Association has found that cancer and blood disorder patients that experience health inequalities have worse health and care outcomes and experience of care than those who don’t. Delays in symptom presentation, […]
Reflections on the Inaugural Housing Community Summit: A New Dawn for Social Housing?
The first-ever Housing Community Summit, a collaborative effort by the National Housing Federation and the Chartered Institute of Housing, convened in Liverpool, bringing together the UK’s social housing sector. This landmark event couldn’t have been more timely, coming just two months after Labour’s landslide victory in the general election. The summit offered a unique platform for sector leaders to […]
College in Cornwall trials net zero maize farming
The Rural Business School at Duchy College has launched its innovative Farm Net Zero maize trials at the Stoke Climsland campus to investigate how the College can reduce its environmental impact of maize cultivation, a key crop for many dairy farmers in the South West. These trials aim to explore more sustainable farming methods while […]
Heart of the community: Mid Glamorgan pub supports local people with community and charity events
The White Cross Inn in Grosewen, near Caerphilly, is supporting its local community by running a variety of events to help bring people together, raise money for charity and tackle social isolation. Publican Mair Arthur, who has run the freehold since 2011, has worked hard to make the pub the beating heart of the local […]
Creating more choice of care and support in Westmorland and Furness
The area of Westmorland and Furness is a historic and scenic county of northwestern England. Geographically the third largest local authority in England, it is home to approximately 225,000 people. Some of the county towns are in rural areas, which can make it difficult for people to have a choice of local services and supports […]
Dorset Energy Advice Partnership Launch
Citizens Advice and Southern Gas Network (SGN) have formed a partnership in order to provide Dorset residents with access to free energy advice. The Dorset Energy Advice Partnership, has enabled the funding of an Energy Advice Bus which was officially opened by The Mayor of Portland, Cllr Sheila Miles at a launch in Easton Gardens, […]
FARM FORWARD demo events to explore the power of wireless technologies in agriculture
Hartpury Digital Innovation Farm is excited to announce a series of FARM FORWARD Demonstration Events that will showcase the transformative potential of wireless technologies in agriculture. Funded by the River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) project, these events aim to highlight how cutting-edge wireless solutions can revolutionise farming practices, enhance efficiency – and […]
