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.

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.

Rural Services Network Urges Government to Rethink Bus Fare Increase in Rural Areas

The Rural Services Network (RSN) is expressing significant concern following yesterday’s announcement by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to increase the national bus fare cap to £3 until the end of 2025. This decision, which marks a 50% increase from the current cap, poses a substantial burden to the residents of rural areas, who depend heavily on bus services for their daily activities.

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