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29 Oct 2018

Survey uncovers rural isolation/loneliness

In August 2018 Bipolar UK surveyed their supporters to identify the specific needs of rural and urban communities. The recently released findings uncovered that living in rural communities exacerbated isolation,...

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22 Oct 2018

The Needs of Rural Communities

Bipolar UK survey findings: In August 2018 we surveyed our supporters to identify the specific needs of rural and urban communities. A total of 371 people responded, 26% of whom lived...

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13 Jul 2018

Tech funding to help combat rural isolation

Organisations are being invited to apply for a share of up to £250,000 to develop technologies that combat rural isolation. The GovTech Catalyst initiative from Innovate UK aims to support isolated...

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31 Mar 2017

Bus service combats rural isolation

An award-winning bus service is helping rural residents access healthcare, training and employment and leisure services. Tailored to the needs of its passengers, the Bwcabus service serves rural Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion...

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