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02 Feb 2023

The unintended consequences of urban-centric health politics

Policy announcements by NHS England aim to improve patients’ access to NHS healthcare services. However, the following are just a few examples of how well-intentioned…

02 Feb 2023

HAY, Lincolnshire, how do you really feel?

Local mental health services for all in rural Lincs. The dark winter months are known to be some of the toughest for people struggling with…

02 Feb 2023

A lifeline for Lincolnshire’s farming and rural folk, getting you back on track together

For over 20 years LRSN (Lincolnshire Rural Support Network) have provided pastoral and practical help to Lincolnshire’s farming and rural families. We are Lincolnshire’s Listening…

02 Feb 2023

Research shows patients want more control over how their health data are shared

Recent research finds that patients support the use of patient data in health research but do not like the idea that some companies may make…

02 Feb 2023

National Park planners are highly commended in RTPI awards

The work of Peak District National Park planners in achieving a high quality affordable housing scheme in a protected area has been recognised in the…

02 Feb 2023

Rural Roots: How Exception Sites and Section 106 Agreements keep local people in their Communities

Rural Exception Sites (RES) and Section 106 Quota Sites (S.106) are two ways that affordable housing can be built in rural areas. Building affordable housing…

02 Feb 2023

Improved access to transport helps alleviate isolation and loneliness

Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) in Devon are benefitting from travel training workshops run by Devon Communities Together as part of the Connecting You…

02 Feb 2023

Reflecting on success of Rural Catalyst Conference

A video has been released about a conference which championed the rich diversity of the rural economy and rural businesses’ ability to be resilient and…

30 Jan 2023

MPs urged to support rural shops pledge

Launched last week, the 2023 Rural Shop Report (produced by the Association of Convenience Stores ACS) demonstrates the close links that rural retailers have with…

30 Jan 2023

Almost one in 10 local bus services axed over last year in Great Britain

The Guardian reports that almost one in 10 local bus services were axed in Great Britain in the last year despite government promises to improve…