Shaping the rural health service
Health and Wellbeing Boards across England are currently preparing a document that shapes the delivery of NHS pharmaceutical services such as dispensing medicines. The new documents will be published in every HWB area by 1 October 2025. These documents, known as Pharmaceutical Needs Assessments (PNA), look at the demographics and health needs of the population […]
Podcast: Listen to Our Chief Exec Talk About The Challenges & Opportunities For Affordable Rural Housing
Listen to our Chief Exec, Martin Collett, talk about the challenges and opportunities for affordable rural housing in this Future Economic Rural Network podcast: Dont have time to listen? Here’s a summary of what Martin discussed… Building Better Futures: The Role of English Rural in Addressing the Rural Housing Crisis The rural housing crisis in England is […]
ACTion – the rural and community charity for Cumbria
ACTion with communities in Cumbria is the rural and community charity for Cumbria. Our vision is to work towards no-one being disadvantaged by where they live, and we do this by: championing rural and community issues, and supporting communities to: Plan for their future, Work with others, Develop and sustain projects and Influence policy. ACT […]
Energy Advice in Rural Northumberland: A Year of Success
Over the past year, the team of Energy Advisers at Community Action Northumberland (CAN) have been working hard to reach households across rural Northumberland, to help residents stay warmer and reduce their energy expenses. The ‘Energy Advice in Rural Northumberland’ (EARN) project, funded by Ofgem through the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme, has been an […]
Making GP visits easier for rural communities
If you live in a rural area, you might have faced some challenges when trying to see your GP—long wait times, confusing booking systems, or even not being sure what help is available. That’s why Healthwatch North Yorkshire, who work to listen and make care better, has put together a guide to help people navigate their […]
Knowing your rights and accessing support as a patient
Many patients are unaware of their rights and the additional support available to them as they navigate their healthcare journey. It is particularly important that patients who experience unequal access to services and systemic discrimination are aware of the financial and social support they can access. The Patients Association’s new factsheet and animation were created […]
The Quiet Strength of Rural Churches
Serving Communities with Faith and Open ArmsRural churches are often seen as small, historic buildings dotting the countryside, but their real impact lies far beyond their steeples. These churches are vibrant hubs of community activity, working tirelessly to meet the challenges faced by rural areas. From a foundation of Christian faith, rural churches embrace their […]
Latest news from Hartpury Digital Innovation Farm
New to Hartpury’s Home Farm Hartpury’s Home Farm has just installed two cutting-edge DeLeval robotic milking systems, and the Digital Innovation Farm team couldn’t be more excited! This innovative technology lets cows decide when they want to be milked, which helps reduce stress and improve milk quality. Plus, it provides real-time data on herd health […]
YMCA Lincolnshire Hosts Celebration Events for GRASSroots Funding Recipients
YMCA Lincolnshire and Lincolnshire Community Foundation invited attendees across the districts of East Lindsey, Boston Borough and South Holland to the “GRASSroots Celebration” event. The events brought together over 130 successful recipients of the GRASSroots Funding to celebrate and share the fantastic developments they have made to their communities. Attendee of the event, Evergreens Miniature […]
Delivering Added Value to Our Rural Communities
Our region has some of the most economically challenged communities in the UK, including the more remote parts of rural Cumbria, Northumberland and North Yorkshire. As a business, we believe it’s our duty to support communities and individuals facing difficulties such as fuel poverty and associated forms of vulnerability. As a utility company we’re in […]
