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The Impact of Local Area Coordination

The recent multi-site evaluation of Local Area Coordination (LAC) in England and Wales, funded by the National Institute for Health and Social Care Research and conducted in collaboration with leading

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Rural Transport Seminar Hosted by The Rural Services Network

Last week, the Rural Services Network (RSN) hosted a vital seminar addressing the significant topic of rural transport. This virtual event, connected 64 delegates from various sectors who shared their experiences, challenges, and innovative strategies for enhancing rural transport services across England.

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Enhancing Rural Connectivity: Progress and Future Prospects

In a recent parliamentary session, Simon Fell, Member of Parliament for Barrow and Furness, engaged with the Digital Infrastructure Minister, Julia Lopez, about advancing rural connectivity. Highlighting the success of Project Gigabit, Fell noted the significant leap from 6% to over 80% of the UK now having gigabit connections, marking a monumental achievement in digital infrastructure

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BT’s Digital Switchover Programme Adjustments: A Rural Perspective

BT Group has announced a revision to its timetable for moving all customers – consumers and businesses – off the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and onto digital landlines. The move follows the introduction of a series of improvements to the programme to better protect vulnerable customers and those with additional needs, including telecare users.

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Empowering Rural Communities with Digital Connectivity

In the tranquil settings of rural Britain, there exists a significant challenge that often goes unnoticed—digital connectivity. Ensuring equitable digital access across all areas is a pressing issue, affecting the day-to-day lives and long-term opportunities for those living in the countryside

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The Impact of Local Area Coordination

The recent multi-site evaluation of Local Area Coordination (LAC) in England and Wales, funded by the National Institute for Health and Social Care Research and conducted in collaboration with leading universities, presents significant findings that underscore the transformative power of this approach

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