Rural Vulnerability
Rural residents can suffer from Rural Vulnerability, due to a combination of issues such as poor transport, lack of broadband low wages and higher than average house prices.
04 Nov 2024
Autumn Budget 2024
The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2024 presents a critical juncture for rural communities across the UK. As we pore over the details in the comprehensive budget document, the Rural Services Network...
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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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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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23 Oct 2024
The Dispensing Doctors’ Association launch (RAMP UP) campaign
The Dispensing Doctors’ Association has launched the Rural Access to Medicines and Pharmacy Services Under Pressure (RAMP UP) campaign. This calls for politicians to use their voice to secure fair...
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23 Oct 2024
Learn Together: Digital Together
Cornwall Rural Community Charity’s Digital Together project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is delivered in partnerships with Cornwall Council, University of Exeter,...
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23 Oct 2024
Examining the impact of health inequalities on cancer and blood disorder patients
The Patients Association is carrying out work to advance health equity by addressing social determinants of health for people living with cancer and blood disorders. The Patients Association has found that cancer and...
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23 Oct 2024
Dorset Energy Advice Partnership Launch
Citizens Advice and Southern Gas Network (SGN) have formed a partnership in order to provide Dorset residents with access to free energy advice. The Dorset Energy Advice Partnership, has enabled...
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