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.
10 Jul 2024
Digital Landline Switchover
UK landlines are going digital by 2027 Landlines in the UK are going digital, and by 2027 most calls will be made over a broadband line. This is part of...
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08 Jul 2024
District Councils Offer to the Next Government
The latest prospectus unveiled by the District Councils’ Network (DCN) outlines how district councils can collaborate effectively with the next Government. The document, titled “Closer to Communities: The district council...
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01 Jul 2024
NextGov: Key Asks from Rural Councils for the Next Government
In the lead-up to this week’s General Election, the future direction of rural policy is a topic of critical importance. Recently, our Chief Executive, Kerry Booth, contributed an insightful article...
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01 Jul 2024
Building Foundations for the Future: Highlights from the RSN Rural Housing Seminar
Last week, the Rural Services Network (RSN) hosted an exceptionally well-attended seminar on rural affordable housing. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders including housing associations, community leaders,...
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01 Jul 2024
Rural Catalyst: Tackling Transportation Challenges in Rural Communities
Transportation in rural communities faces a multitude of challenges that can significantly impact residents’ quality of life, access to services, and economic opportunities. These challenges include limited public transport services,...
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24 Jun 2024
Community Catalysts Revolutionise Care Through the Care Act
Community Catalysts, led by Pip Cannons and Helen Allen, are revolutionising health and social care in hard-to-reach areas through community micro-enterprises. This groundbreaking initiative, highlighted by The Local Government Association,...
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24 Jun 2024
Countryside Transport Matters
The Countryside Matters, was the theme of a panel discussion at the Better Transport Conference taking place last week at Kings College, London. Our Chief Executive Kerry Booth was part...
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24 Jun 2024
Age UK Report Highlights Health and Care Challenges for Over 50’s
A recent report by Age UK, It’s a Struggle to be Seen, sheds light on the difficulties faced by those aged over 50 in accessing health and social care services....
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17 Jun 2024
UK landlines are going digital by 2027
Landlines in the UK are going digital, and by 2027 most calls will be made over a broadband line. This is part of an industry-wide change to retire the old...
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17 Jun 2024
Better Transport Week 2024: Charting a Sustainable Future for Rural Communities
Better Transport Week, an annual event dedicated to celebrating and advancing sustainable transport, commenced this week. This focal week highlights the transformative impact of sustainable transport solutions on environmental sustainability,...
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