COVID-19
04 May 2020
Drone-to-door medicines trial takes flight to support rural areas
A drone company that had to abandon its fast-food delivery tests has partnered with Ireland’s health authority to deliver prescriptions instead, and could be a good solution to catering for...
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04 May 2020
COVID-19 – Rural Communities Pulling Together (Week 4)
We asked for examples of our rural communities pulling together and have been inundated with responses so far! We featured 10 each week, and this week are pleased to feature...
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04 May 2020
Rural communities asked to share safety concerns during pandemic
Several local outlets, including the Northern Echo, report on the launch of a survey by police bosses looking at concerns over isolation and increased safety issues rural communities may face...
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04 May 2020
The Star shines for the community
The community in Harbottle in Northumberland have several reasons to be thankful for the huge effort of their village pub, The Star Inn. Having opened a village shop in the...
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04 May 2020
Praise for people of North-East and promises region won’t be left behind
During Tuesday 28th April’s daily Downing Street press conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock MP praised the North-East of England for its response to the COVID-19 crisis and promised that the...
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04 May 2020
SSEN – Keeping your power flowing and supporting the COVID-19 response
A message from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Managing Director, Colin Nicol: As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have an impact on all aspects of life, we know you and your...
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04 May 2020
Pub shop created in record time
The St John Inn near Torpoint in Cornwall has opened a village shop in record time to support its community in lockdown. A standalone shed has been built next to the pub,...
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04 May 2020
Health and Social Care Spotlight – May 2020
This newsletter on rural health is provided for the RSN and the Rural Health and Care Alliance It includes a roundup of rural health news, research, learning and best practice. If you...
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27 Apr 2020
COVID-19 – Rural Communities Pulling Together (Week 3)
We asked for examples of our rural communities pulling together and have been inundated with responses so far! We featured 10 each week, and this week are pleased to feature...
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27 Apr 2020
COVID-19 death rates ‘could be 80% higher in rural communities’
The Evening Standard published a study which has predicted significantly higher levels of COVID-19 fatalities in rural locations due to larger ageing populations The analysis found that death rates could...
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