COVID-19
06 Apr 2020
The remote and rural hospitals at threat from coronavirus
The health publication HSJ reports that the coronavirus outbreak is currently a highly regionalised feature in the UK This means that hospitals in more remote areas, often with older populations...
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06 Apr 2020
Extra vigilance needed as coronavirus lockdown triggers surge in fly-tipping
Farmers, landowners and members of the public are being urged to be extra vigilant amidst a spike in fly-tipping caused by recycling centre closures and disrupted bin collection services Councils...
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06 Apr 2020
Suspension of regional transport
Several news outlets, including the MailOnline and the Independent, cover news that bus companies including National Express and Megabus are ceasing operations National Express has stopped selling tickets for journeys...
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06 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: ‘Stay at home’ plea as Easter holiday starts
People are being warned to stay away from England’s rural beauty spots amid the coronavirus lockdown, despite expected warm weather over this weekend and as Easter approaches, according to the...
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06 Apr 2020
Statement – Supporting the Cultural Sector
Arts Council England is a member of our Rural Services Partnership Covid-19 Joint Statement from Arts Council England and Local Government sector partners: In every community culture helps people live...
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30 Mar 2020
Tell us about your rural community working together during lockdown
With communities in lockdown at home, online delivery slots booked up several weeks in advance, and in England’s rural areas, 11% of premises – households and businesses – are unable...
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30 Mar 2020
Rural ‘hospital deserts’ at most risk of being overwhelmed
Sky News reports on research published by Oxford University’s Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science that warns of potential ‘hospital deserts’ – areas where demand for beds for coronavirus patients is...
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30 Mar 2020
Share with us your concerns for the Rural Economy during the Covid-19 lockdown
The Rural Economy is home to over half a million registered businesses, which makes up 24% of all of the registered businesses in England. Most registered businesses in rural areas...
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30 Mar 2020
Call for more support for rural firms impacted by coronavirus
On Wednesday, Farming UK echoed calls for the Government to issue ‘rural proofed’ support for businesses in the countryside impacted by the coronavirus Rural businesses, which often differ considerably to...
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30 Mar 2020
Community Heartbeat Trust – COVID-19 support in rural communities
by Martin Fagan, National Secretary, the Community Heartbeat Trust charity We are facing unprecedented times. However, in villages and communities around the country people are showing true altruism and volunteering...
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