Rural Access to Health and Care Services
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and recruitment hurdles for healthcare workers.
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
Building Momentum for Rural Prosperity
We’re delighted to share that RSN has been featured in the latest edition of LG First Magazine! You can read Councillor Roger Phillips’ insights on building momentum for rural prosperity...
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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
Understanding the Key Findings from the Recent Report on Mental Health Inpatient Settings
The Rural Services Network is committed to keeping our readers informed about critical issues affecting health and social care in rural communities. This week, we are keen to share insights...
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04 Nov 2024
Rural Services Network Urges Government to Rethink Bus Fare Increase in Rural Areas
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is expressing significant concern following the announcement by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to increase the national bus fare cap to £3 until the end of...
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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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04 Nov 2024
Government Confirms £50 Million Investment in Medicines Manufacturing
The Government has announced a substantial £50 million investment to create a new facility dedicated to the manufacturing of lifesaving medicines, which will serve the National Health Service (NHS) and...
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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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28 Oct 2024
Supporting Farming Communities in North Yorkshire
Healthwatch North Yorkshire is seeking to understand the barriers that prevent the farming community in North Yorkshire from accessing health services. By gathering insights through an online survey, the initiative...
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23 Oct 2024
Charity Cancer Campaign Urges Farming Community to ‘Nip It In The Bud’
Farmers and people living in rural communities are being urged to ‘nip it in the bud’ and get checked for early signs of cancer – as part of a new...
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