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Simply put, Airband are leading pioneers in rural broadband. We head to corners of the country others won’t dare go, transforming connectivity for homes & businesses, and bringing communities together along the way. Ever heard of the digital divide?...
Recently, we launched our 2022 Rural Shop Report which looks at the vital role that rural convenience stores play in the day to day lives of their customers and takes a comprehensive look at the running of these businesses. We...
DronePrep who support drone delivery projects across the UK via their innovative technology platform and Drone Delivery Register app, connect drone pilots with landowners allowing them to plan flights and create safe spaces in low-level airspace in which to...
Independent community development charity Devon Communities Together is collaborating with community health and wellbeing organisation, Wellmoor, on NHSX’s Digital Inclusion Pioneers Programme, to explore and understand the barriers to accessing online healthcare services. While the use of digital devices...
Dispensing doctors’ income is under pressure from Government policy in two UK nations, as a result of insufficient rural proofing. Dispensing GP surgeries are mainly located in rural locations, where a community pharmacy is not economically viable. Dispensing practices...
Worcestershire is a rural county of valleys, rivers and patchwork fields, bordered by the Malvern Hills. Surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, it is easy to forget the challenges those living in rural communities might face when accessing healthcare. Herefordshire...
When Living Memories C.I.C. started running its first pilot Tea & Memories community reminiscence group in 2018 in Colyton, East Devon, little did we know how popular the regular gatherings would become. When we were out walking our dog...
Patients who are a greater risk of becoming seriously unwell from COVID-19 have praised a new service designed to aid their recovery from the virus and keep them out of hospital. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is one of...
Rural homelessness is an unseen crisis in the countryside, driven by limited access to services and an absence of affordable homes. The extent of the crisis is unclear as limited rural data is captured in official statistics. Trends show that overall homelessness...
Pub is The Hub, the not-for-profit organisation that helps pubs to diversify and provide essential local services, is continuing to support publicans and their local communities. Despite the challenges faced by the industry over the latest difficult few months...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
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 difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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