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Vulnerability
Tackling a collection of circumstances which leaves many rural residents vulnerable is a key issue for the RSN.
11.02.2019
Basic mobile calls are not possible across main networks in a third of rural homes. The report also finds that rural residents are losing out as bus services are scrapped. Residents of rural England are being cut off...
11.02.2019
The Telegraph and Mail both reported on Rural England’s biannual State of Rural Services report, which fund that a third of rural households are unable to make a basic mobile call across the main network, and that more than half...
11.02.2019
As we approach the 20th anniversary of the last Rural White Paper, a one day conference will consider how a new Rural Strategy can deliver for rural communities in England and call on the Government to produce such a strategy....
11.02.2019
11 February 2019 Below is an RSN review of last week's rural related politics as well as a look forward to the week ahead: Last week in politics (4 February - 8 February) On Monday 4,...
11.02.2019
Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Rural Vulnerability Service - brought to you by the Rural Services Network and the Rural England CIC in association with Calor . The vulnerability service aims to disseminate information about three key...
11.02.2019
Latest headlines: Rural districts in next phase of superfast broadband project 4 February 2019 Residents of Newark and Sherwood in Nottinghamshire are set to see the benefits of superfast broadband. (Newark...
04.02.2019
Vulnerable people are being made a priority home care call as snow hits much of the UK, with a red alert issued for care workers to attend. One company has used its red, amber and green system ensures bedbound...
04.02.2019
The UK was subject to a spate of cold weather and snow over the last week which was widely covered in national and local media around the country. The Met Office issued another yellow weather warning as temperatures continue...
04.02.2019
Next year everyone in the UK will have the right to request a broadband connection with a minimum 10Mb download speed, but according to a recent survey conducted by Broadband Genie many people feel that this goal is not ambitious...
04.02.2019
PoliticsHome.com reported on new analysis from Labour showing that bus fares are predicted to rise as providers secure higher profits despite cuts to services. The figures show that average bus fares are set to be 53 per cent higher...
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HOT TOPICS
Public Sector Funding
The RSN demands fairer funding from Central Government who have historically and systematically underfunded rural areas.
Barriers to Access
The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.
Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Vulnerability
Tackling a collection of circumstances which leaves many rural residents vulnerable is a key issue for the RSN.
Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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