Access to services
09 Dec 2024
Local Government Funding
The importance of rural councils coming together was highlighted last week with an urgent meeting called by the Rural Services Network of local authority members. Following the Local Government Finance...
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02 Dec 2024
Investing in Preventative Support: A Rural Perspective on the LGA’s Latest Findings
The Local Government Association (LGA) has unveiled a compelling report highlighting the substantial benefits of investing in preventative support within social care. The findings indicate that for every £1 allocated...
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02 Dec 2024
Unpacking the NHS Dental Recovery Plan with a Rural Perspective
The National Audit Office (NAO) has released an investigation into the NHS Dental Recovery Plan, pinpointing major challenges and progress in enhancing dental services in England, particularly underlining the acute...
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02 Dec 2024
South West Mobility Strategy Launches Innovative Pilot Programme to Boost Sustainability and Connectivity
Through the development of the South West Mobility Strategy and our engagement with communities, Peninsula Transport has identified a case for a sweep of rural mobility pilots to be developed...
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25 Nov 2024
Advancing the Call for Fair Funding in Rural Communities
Last week, the Rural Services Network (RSN) alongside 57 rural local authorities across England took a significant step forward by sending a joint letter to the Rt Hon Jim McMahon...
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25 Nov 2024
Rural Vulnerability Day 2024
Rural England CIC’s annual Rural Vulnerability Day, held last week, provided an essential platform for discussions around the socio-economic challenges and service-related vulnerabilities facing rural communities. Hosted by the Rural...
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19 Nov 2024
Rural Local Authorities Unite for Fair Funding: A Call to Address Rural Challenges
By the Rural Services Network The Rural Services Network (RSN) and 57 rural local authorities across England have united to advocate for fairer funding in the forthcoming Local Government Finance...
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19 Nov 2024
Unveiling the Challenges and Opportunities of England’s Small Rural Towns
Today, on Rural Vulnerability Day, the Rural Services Network (RSN) proudly highlights a groundbreaking report launched by Rural England Community Interest Company (C.I.C.), titled “Socio-Economic Change and Challenges in Rural...
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19 Nov 2024
Government Funding for Bus Services
The government has announced a significant £1 billion investment to boost bus services across England, aimed at improving accessibility and reducing the disparities in bus service quality across different regions....
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19 Nov 2024
Pharmacies Vote to Cut Services in Protest Over Funding Shortfalls
Pharmacy owners across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including those in rural areas, have voted overwhelmingly to reduce opening hours and halt home delivery services in response to ongoing funding...
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