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A concerning report from the Local Government Association (LGA) has highlighted a looming financial crisis that could affect over half of the councils responsible for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This crisis stems from...
The Department of Health and Social Care , along with NHS England , has announced the rollout of 700,000 additional urgent dental appointments in England, following directions issued to integrated care boards (ICBs) nationwide. This initiative is part of...
RSN member Countryside Jobs Service (CJS) is pleased to announce the launch of " CJS Featured Weeks ," starting with an event aligned with National Careers Week from 3-9 March. This initiative will spotlight various careers within the...
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE ) is excited to announce an opening for the position of Head of Policy and Public Affairs. This new role is crucial for advancing ACRE’s upcoming strategy and future development phases. Role...
February 2025 Edition Welcome to this month's edition of Casebook, where we focus on pressing issues and innovative solutions in rural healthcare. We spotlight the funding crisis facing rural pharmacies and explore insights from the latest report by the...
Welcome to the Winter 2025 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight The weather might have been miserable, but our quarterly Spotlight is as vibrant as ever, featuring articles from across the country from our varied and interesting membership. Our Spotlights...
Go Cornwall Bus plays a vital role in providing rural bus services across Cornwall, under the partnership of Transport for Cornwall. Working in partnership with Cornwall Council to ensure that rural communities remain connected. These services are crucial for people...
Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust offers a number of health services including physical and mental health to people who live in a large and diverse geographical area. Whilst the central services of the organisation are based in...
In this spotlight item we want to feature two topical items that ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) is working on at the moment: supporting vibrant village halls and the Rural Flood Resilience Partnership. Firstly a reminder that...
Publicans and their pubs can be the solution to many of the problems faced in rural areas, Pub is The Hub chief executive John Longden OBE has said. The statement comes in response to the State of the Art...
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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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