Promoting Rural Best practice
The RSP provides a unique opportunity for its members to promote and highlight topical examples of rural best practice, case studies and pilot projects.
The RSP also raises awareness of the excellent work currently being delivered by rural practitioners in England.
26 Jul 2024
Kings Speech suggests it is an excellent time for rural communities to start planning ahead
Many who watched the Kings Speech on Wednesday may be wondering whether the planned expansion in house building and focus on economic growth will impact their area. As rural communities...
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26 Jul 2024
Citizens Advice Torridge, North, Mid and West Devon’s Annual Impact Reports details success
As part of our strategy to continue to maintain and build our profile within our local community we have launched a quarterly newsletter available to all of our stakeholders and...
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26 Jul 2024
Time to #Saveoursugeries
Dispensing Doctors’ Association Board member Dr Fiona Porter met recently to challenge shadow health minister for Wales Sam Rowlands on the pressures facing rural GP practices in Wales, including dispensing...
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26 Jul 2024
“It’s all Training and Healthcare lately…”
Agricultural Chaplaincy is a role that has, over the years, evolved from other forms of chaplaincy. Just as a reminder, chaplains of any genre, walk alongside people who are in...
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26 Jul 2024
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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26 Jul 2024
How soon will it be before seeing food rationing in the UK?
It may not be so long, and many don’t even think about it. With the wet Winter, much of the Winter corn crops are rotting in the ground. If farmers...
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26 Jul 2024
Rural Touring Dance Initiative Call Out – Closes Monday 29th July!
The Rural Touring Dance Initiative is currently seeking dance artists to take part in its autumn 2025 and spring 2026 season. This is a fantastic opportunity to tour existing work...
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23 Jul 2024
NFU Survey Reveals Connectivity Issues Still Holding Back Farmers
A recent NFU survey has revealed that poor mobile and broadband connectivity continues to significantly hinder farmers’ ability to run effective, food producing businesses. More than three quarters (76%) of members report...
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22 Jul 2024
Corinne Pluchino, ACRE’s new chief executive, reflects on her first fifty days in post
One hundred days into a new role is often seen as a good moment for reflection, to consider new connections, fresh insights and, occasionally, unexpected surprises. In my case, however,...
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15 Jul 2024
RSN Hosts Successful BT Digital Switchover Information Sessions
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is pleased to share that we held two highly successful BT Digital Switchover information sessions last week. These exclusive RSN membership events engaged over 260...
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