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.
03 May 2022
‘Dental deserts’ form in England as dentists quit NHS, experts warn
The Guardian reports that the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has published a report highlighting that “dental deserts” are emerging across England after more than 2,000 dentists quit the NHS...
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03 May 2022
Rising fuel prices increases financial pressure on nurses working in rural areas
Nursing Times details how the re-introduction of parking charges at NHS trusts in England and Northern Ireland, together with the rising cost of fuel, are putting additional financial strain on...
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28 Apr 2022
Learning Report: Reflections on Volunteering
Talk, Eat, Drink (TED) Ageing Better in East Lindsey is part of Ageing Better, a programme set up by The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity...
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28 Apr 2022
Support in paying bills
As the cost-of-living crisis is affecting many of our communities, it’s more important than ever that people who need help paying their bills are being supported… Our specially-trained Extra Care...
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25 Apr 2022
Leicestershire’s £58m bid to boost bus services rejected
BBC reports that a £58m bid for government cash to help boost bus services across Leicestershire has been rejected Leicestershire County Council applied for the funding to improve services and...
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19 Apr 2022
How can we get the measure of rural fuel poverty?
This blog has been written by Jessia Sellick, of Rose Regeneration. What is fuel poverty? In general, it relates to households that have to spend a high proportion of their...
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19 Apr 2022
Mental Health & Wellbeing Plan Discussion Paper
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan Discussion Paper was published last week (14th April) by the Department of Health and Social Care. A more concise summary of the paper is available...
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19 Apr 2022
Fuel theft warning for farmers as prices soar
Farmers with diesel and oil storage tanks are being warned to check their security amidst increased fears that thieves could target them William Nicholl, client director at rural insurance broker...
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19 Apr 2022
Go-Ahead launches low fares pilot for buses across Cornwall
Intelligent Transport reports that Go-Ahead customers in Cornwall can now benefit from up to 40 per cent reduced bus fares for a four-year period, as the Government-backed pilot ‘Make Big...
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19 Apr 2022
Anger over ‘shortfall’ in government funds to replace EU support for disadvantaged regions
The Independent reports that the government fund designed to replace EU grants lost due to Brexit has been blasted as “catastrophic” amid claims that it will cut support for disadvantaged...
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