Welcome to this month’s edition of Casebook, where we announce that we have joined the Health Equals Coalition and highlight government debate on service provision in rural communities. We also feature articles on research into patient trust and job satisfaction, as well as West Norfolk’s pioneering health initiative. Service delivery is also at the fore with news on expansion of services and the delivery of additional appointments as well as the plight of unpaid carers.

Welcome to this month’s edition of Casebook, where we focus on pressing issues and innovative solutions in rural healthcare. We spotlight the funding crisis facing rural pharmacies and explore insights from the latest report by the Health Innovation Networks, shaping the future of rural health services. This edition also features vital resources from the Patients Association, aimed at empowering patients to understand their rights and maximise their healthcare experiences. These tools are especially crucial for those facing unequal access to services and systemic discrimination, providing them with the knowledge to access necessary support and advocate for their health needs effectively. Additionally, read further insights from RABI, Rotherham Doncaster South Humber NHS and United Utilities, all promising to enrich our understanding and response to rural health challenges. Read more..

In this edition of Casebook we feature a final call for evidence for the Rural Health Workforce Toolkit and share the Nuffield Trust’s thoughts on NHS workforce expansion. We also highlight an NHS project showing the benefits of fishing for improved mental health and share a story focusing on the power of village-based smartphone training and the health benefits it can unlock. And finally, we look at social care reform including views from Age UK. Read on….

December 2024 Edition In this final edition of Casebook for 2024, we provide you with a Christmas gift, highlight findings from the LGA on preventative support and consider what the

November 2024 Edition In this month’s edition of the Casebook, we highlight a report by the CNN and the forgotten story of social care as well as an article on the

October 2024 Edition In this month’s edition of the Casebook, we explore ongoing efforts to improve care access in Westmorland and Furness, where community micro-enterprises are expanding support options for older

September 2024 Edition In this edition of Casebook, we feature Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation of the NHS in England, which sheds light on the current challenges facing our healthcare system, including

August 2024 Edition In this edition of Casebook, we look at health care in homelessness centres; highlight Patient Partnership week taking place the first week of September; look at challenges

July 2024 Edition In this edition of Casebook we focus on Adult Social Care, Promoting Lifelong Health, NHS Patient Survey Results, the role of Chaplains in health delivery, and  the

June 2024 Edition In this edition of Casebook we give an overview of the health and care pledges featuring in the leading parties manifestos, look at the importance of community