The Rural Services Network wants to see rural communities provided with access to high quality health care services, delivered locally wherever that is possible and effective. This should reflect the ageing demographic of rural populations.
To view the RSN calls to Government click here
Health disparities have long cast a shadow over the well-being of rural communities, a situation further exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. The recently published report by the Health Innovation Network,
The recently published Sector Pulse Check 2024, a collaboration between Hft and Care England, sheds light on the financial and workforce struggles facing the adult social care sector.
In a timely new report, Biting the Bullet: Funding Local Government in this Parliament and Beyond, the think tank Localis outlines a vision for reforming the UK’s local government finance system, warning that urgent action is required to avoid a crisis in essential services
Neighbouring villages around Shrivenham are benefiting from a new community transport service, supporting residents to live well and independently within their own communities.
Last week, we featured an article highlighting the Risk of Rural Pharmacy Deserts Threatening Medicine Supplies. This week’s parliamentary debate continued the focus on rural pharmacy challenges, emphasising the need to address accessibility in these communities.
In rural areas across England, the accessibility and availability of transport services are more than just conveniences—they are lifelines. The Community Transport Association (CTA) has unveiled a robust manifesto,
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has taken a step forward in addressing health inequalities with a series of innovative projects under its Mobilising Community Assets to Tackle Health Inequalities Programme
Residents of Lynton and Lynmouth in North Devon are amidst a social media surge to safeguard their local healthcare with an urgent search for a new general practitioner (GP) to maintain local access to healthcare services.
The NHS recently unveiled its Dental Recovery Plan, a comprehensive strategy aimed at addressing the longstanding issues plaguing the NHS dental service. This initiative, backed by a £200 million investment, promises to revolutionise access to dental care across England, with a particular focus on enhancing services in rural areas and for underserved communities
In a move that could disproportionately affect rural communities across the UK, the proposed 20% VAT hike on private hire and minicab journeys – colloquially termed the ‘Taxi Tax’ – is raising alarms about the accessibility of essential services, particularly healthcare
The Rural Services Network wants to see rural communities provided with access to high quality health care services, delivered locally wherever that is possible and effective. This should reflect the ageing demographic of rural populations.
To view the RSN calls to Government click here
Health disparities have long cast a shadow over the well-being of rural communities, a situation
The recently published Sector Pulse Check 2024, a collaboration between Hft and Care England, sheds light on the financial and workforce struggles facing the adult social care sector.
In a timely new report, Biting the Bullet: Funding Local Government in this Parliament and Beyond, the think tank Localis outlines a vision for reforming the UK’s local government finance system, warning that urgent action is required to avoid a crisis in essential services
Neighbouring villages around Shrivenham are benefiting from a new community transport service, supporting residents to live well and independently within their own communities.
Last week, we featured an article highlighting the Risk of Rural Pharmacy Deserts Threatening Medicine Supplies. This week’s parliamentary debate continued the focus on rural pharmacy challenges, emphasising the need to address accessibility in these communities.
In rural areas across England, the accessibility and availability of transport services are more than just conveniences—they are lifelines. The Community Transport Association (CTA) has unveiled a robust manifesto,
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has taken a step forward in addressing health inequalities with a series of innovative projects under its Mobilising Community Assets to Tackle Health Inequalities Programme
Residents of Lynton and Lynmouth in North Devon are amidst a social media surge to safeguard their local healthcare with an urgent search for a new general practitioner (GP) to maintain local access to healthcare services.
The NHS recently unveiled its Dental Recovery Plan, a comprehensive strategy aimed at addressing the longstanding issues plaguing the NHS dental service. This initiative, backed by a £200 million investment, promises to revolutionise access to dental care across England, with a particular focus on enhancing services in rural areas and for underserved communities
In a move that could disproportionately affect rural communities across the UK, the proposed 20% VAT hike on private hire and minicab journeys – colloquially termed the ‘Taxi Tax’ – is raising alarms about the accessibility of essential services, particularly healthcare
