healthcare
14 Jan 2025
Ensuring NHS Reforms Meet the Unique Needs of Rural Communities
In light of recent NHS announcements, the government has introduced ambitious reforms aimed at reducing the elective care backlog and enhancing patient access to services. These initiatives hold the promise...
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06 Jan 2025
Government Announces New Measures and Independent Commission for Social Care Reform
The Department of Health and Social Care, detailed a series of new measures aimed at reforming adult social care. These measures include immediate financial investments, and the establishment of an...
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02 Dec 2024
Rural Services Network Seminar Recap: A Focus on Rural Health and Care
The Rural Services Network (RSN) proudly hosted its final seminar of the year last week, focusing on the crucial topic of Rural Health and Care. This online event brought together...
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18 Nov 2024
Patients Association Seeks Public Input on NHS 10-Year Health Plan Consultation
The Patients Association is seeking input to shape its response to the initial NHS 10-Year Health Plan organisational consultation. As one of the UK’s most established health and care charities,...
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11 Nov 2024
The Forgotten Story of Social Care
In a groundbreaking study released by the County Councils Network (CCN), alarming new insights reveal the significant financial and social pressures facing social care systems dedicated to working-age and lifelong...
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11 Nov 2024
ADASS Autumn Survey 2024: Mounting Financial Pressures on Adult Social Care
The ADASS Autumn Survey 2024, conducted by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, reveals significant challenges in adult social care across England. The survey, with a high response...
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04 Nov 2024
CQC Report Highlights Urgent Care Gaps in Rural England
The latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) report on The State of Health Care and Adult Social Care in England (2023/24) highlights significant concerns and areas where care must improve to...
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04 Nov 2024
Government’s First Steps to Strengthen NHS Foundations
The government has announced a series of steps aimed at addressing long-standing challenges facing the National Health Service (NHS) and improving service delivery. This announcement, which marks the start of...
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28 Oct 2024
National Dialogue on NHS Future Launched: A Call for Public and Expert Input
Last week, the government launched a significant public engagement initiative aimed at transforming the National Health Service (NHS). This nationwide campaign seeks to gather insights from the public, healthcare professionals,...
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07 Oct 2024
Pharmacy Closures in Rural Areas: A Growing Healthcare Challenge
A recent report from RSN Member, Healthwatch England has highlighted the growing crisis in community pharmacies across England, which disproportionately affects rural areas. Between January and December 2023, 436 pharmacies...
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