Rural Services Network: The National Champion for Rural Services

Delivering for All

Shaping policy solutions for stronger rural communities and a stronger nation.

The Rural Services Network is the national champion for rural services, influencing policy and championing the needs of rural communities across England.

Latest News

10 Nov 2026

An Appointment Is Only Useful If You Can Get There: CMO Report Puts Rural Access In Focus

A hospital appointment can mean a day’s round trip for someone living in rural England.…

10 Nov 2026

£40 Million GP Programme Aims To Keep Vulnerable Patients Well This Winter

Extra support from GP teams could help vulnerable patients avoid hospital this winter, with important…

10 Nov 2026

Rural Poverty Needs Joined-Up Solutions

Tackling rural poverty means looking beyond household income to how transport, housing, energy and public…

10 Nov 2026

New Visitor Levy Powers Proposed To Support Local Tourism

The Visitor Levy Bill, introduced in Parliament on 4 November, would give mayors and strategic…

Upcoming Events

RSP Vulnerability Group

Wednesday, 18 Nov 2026
11:00 – 12:00

Sparse Group Meeting

Monday, 23 Nov 2026
11:00 – 12:00

RSN AGM

Monday, 30 Nov 2026
14:00 – 15:00

RSN Seminar: Rural Health & Care

Wednesday, 02 Dec 2026
11:00 – 13:00