Rural Older People
02 Dec 2024
Investing in Preventative Support: A Rural Perspective on the LGA’s Latest Findings
The Local Government Association (LGA) has unveiled a compelling report highlighting the substantial benefits of investing in preventative support within social care. The findings indicate that for every £1 allocated...
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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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11 Nov 2024
Connecting Communities Around Shrivenham to Health And Wellbeing Services
Neighbouring villages around Shrivenham are benefiting from a new community transport service, supporting residents to live well and independently within their own communities. West Vale Mobility has been developed by...
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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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28 Oct 2024
Optimism and Caution from LGA Conference
Last week, along with hundreds of Local Authority senior Members and Officers, our Chief Executive Kerry Booth and Assistant Chief Executive Nadine Trout journeyed to Harrogate for the Local Government...
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23 Oct 2024
The Hidden Costs of Forcing a switchover to online-only TV: Rural Communities at Risk of Being Left Behind
In an era where the price of digital connectivity is too high, a new report by the consultancy group EY sheds light on the potential consequences of forcing a complete...
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23 Oct 2024
Learn Together: Digital Together
Cornwall Rural Community Charity’s Digital Together project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is delivered in partnerships with Cornwall Council, University of Exeter,...
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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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07 Oct 2024
Addressing Unmet Needs in Health and Social Care for Older People
Age UK has recently published a crucial report revealing that over 2 million older people in England now have unmet needs for social care. This alarming statistic underscores the pressing...
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