The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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observatory health, wellbeing & social services
A civilized society is one in which health and wellbeing are promoted, and care is provided to those requiring help or assistance to live a full and productive life. The benefits of a healthy community are measurable both in terms of economy and the relative levels of happiness and fulfillment experienced. Likewise, the negative impact of health inequality is also a measurable factor in the wellbeing of a community. This section of the Observatory takes a look at the indicators of health, wellbeing, and the functions of social services to provide a perspective on how rural communities fare in these measures.
27.05.2020
The following analysis demonstrates the future challenges facing local authorities in supporting communities, with predicted ageing populations for all authority types. The predicted proportion of population who are 65 and over, and the rate of increase, is greatest within the...
29.01.2019
The Government has an ambition for increased levels of activity both through cycling and walking. The following analyses take a look at statistics from the Department for Transport, and shows the position for a selected authority area relative to similar...
11.12.2018
Through the answers given to four questions taken from the Annual Population Survey it is possible to gauge levels of life satisfaction, happiness, estimates of the feeling that things in life are worthwhile, and anxiety. This analysis presents this information...
03.12.2018
Cold winter months can be a particular concern for those in a community with health issues, or for those struggling to cover their heating costs. The following analysis looks at the situation of excess winter deaths in your local authority...
15.02.2017
The attached analysis looks at spending data taken from Public Health England. It provides comparison of a chosen authority to the regional and English averages, and also shows the difference in spending between Predominantly Rural and Predominantly Urban authorities (rural/urban...
10.02.2015
The Active People Survey tracks the number of people taking part in sport at region, county sport partnership and local authority level. We have used the results from the ASP8 to present this analysis that we hope will help our...
15.10.2014
The Government has an ambition for increased levels of cycling, and it is easy to see how it would be beneficial both in easing road congestion as well as increasing rates of physical activity. The following analysis takes a look...
15.05.2014
Take-up of formal childcare by low income families can bring benefits to children's learning and development. This analysis looks at an authorities comparative situation against the rural/urban averages for all authorities. - Take-up of formal childcare by low income...
01.05.2014
Local authority managed leisure facilities such as swimming pools are increasingly under pressure to make efficiency savings or even survival. With this view, the following is a brief look at the situation for swimming pool provision in rural local authorities....
22.04.2014
Loneliness can be damaging both for physical and mental wellbeing. As such it is important to consider ways in which loneliness and social isolation can be minimised. This analysis and the accompanying notes take a look at the situation in...
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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
Rural residents can suffer from Rural Vulnerability, due to a combination of issues such as poor transport, lack of broadband low wages and higher than average house prices.
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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