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 disabled adults in England.
Neighbouring villages around Shrivenham are benefiting from a new community transport service, supporting residents to live well and independently within their own communities.
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 from a significant report published by the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) that investigates patient safety in mental health inpatient settings.
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 issue of inadequate support for many in our aging population, especially in rural areas, where access to necessary services is often limited.
In the past week, a number of government reports and speeches shed light on the challenges facing health and social care in England. While these documents provide valuable insights and suggest significant reforms, specific references to rural healthcare are notably absent. However, the strategies outlined could still have considerable implications for rural communities.
The Patients Association’s Patient Partnership Week 2024 is set to commence on Monday, 2nd September. This event offers a series of informative webinars aimed at improving patient engagement and healthcare delivery.
England’s largest councils are urging the government to delay the introduction of the cap on adult social care costs, warning that the reforms are impossible to implement by October 2025 due to a staggering £30 billion funding shortfall.
The Rural Services Network is pleased to highlight a groundbreaking development in the healthcare landscape of Humber and North Yorkshire. The local NHS has announced the launch of a Centre of Excellence for Frailty, a dedicated initiative aimed at revolutionising the health and care services for older residents across the region.
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. The findings resonate strongly with the experiences of rural residents, who face additional challenges due to their geographic location
The Rural Services Network is backing the Community Transport Association’s call for the next UK government to utilise community solutions in a hard-hitting manifesto on the state of accessible transport across the UK.
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 disabled adults in England.
Neighbouring villages around Shrivenham are benefiting from a new community transport service, supporting residents to live well and independently within their own communities.
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 from a significant report published by the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) that investigates patient safety in mental health inpatient settings.
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 issue of inadequate support for many in our aging population, especially in rural areas, where access to necessary services is often limited.
In the past week, a number of government reports and speeches shed light on the challenges facing health and social care in England. While these documents provide valuable insights and suggest significant reforms, specific references to rural healthcare are notably absent. However, the strategies outlined could still have considerable implications for rural communities.
The Patients Association’s Patient Partnership Week 2024 is set to commence on Monday, 2nd September. This event offers a series of informative webinars aimed at improving patient engagement and healthcare delivery.
England’s largest councils are urging the government to delay the introduction of the cap on adult social care costs, warning that the reforms are impossible to implement by October 2025 due to a staggering £30 billion funding shortfall.
The Rural Services Network is pleased to highlight a groundbreaking development in the healthcare landscape of Humber and North Yorkshire. The local NHS has announced the launch of a Centre of Excellence for Frailty, a dedicated initiative aimed at revolutionising the health and care services for older residents across the region.
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. The findings resonate strongly with the experiences of rural residents, who face additional challenges due to their geographic location
The Rural Services Network is backing the Community Transport Association’s call for the next UK government to utilise community solutions in a hard-hitting manifesto on the state of accessible transport across the UK.
