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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...
Last week, we featured an article highlighting the Risk of Rural Pharmacy Deserts Threatening Medicine Supplies . This week's parliamentary debate continued the focus on rural pharmacy challenges, emphasising the need to address accessibility in these communities. The...
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...
Community Catalysts, led by Pip Cannons and Helen Allen, are revolutionising health and social care in hard-to-reach areas through community micro-enterprises. This groundbreaking initiative, highlighted by The Local Government Association , aligns closely with the Care Act's principles, promoting...
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...
In the tranquil settings of rural Britain, there exists a significant challenge that often goes unnoticed—digital connectivity. Ensuring equitable digital access across all areas is a pressing issue, affecting the day-to-day lives and long-term opportunities for those living in the...
Rural communities in England are currently facing significant challenges due to the closures of community pharmacies, a vital resource for healthcare access in less densely populated areas. The recent peak in these closures prompts a critical evaluation of their impact...
In an increasingly digital world, rural areas in England still face significant barriers to digital access and inclusion. " The Economic Impact of Digital Inclusion in the UK ", a report recently published and commissioned by Good Things Foundation...
The recent report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia, " Raising the Barriers ," funded by Alzheimer's Society , reveals a troubling postcode lottery affecting the timeliness and quality of dementia diagnoses across England, particularly in rural and...
In the contemporary healthcare landscape, the significance of diagnostic services has never been more pronounced. A recent report by The Patients Association ‘ Patient Experience of Diagnostics Report ’ underscores a critical issue facing the NHS and its patients, especially...
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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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