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October 6th 2025

DDA25: Rural suicide training endorsed by the RCGP

The training module Rural Minds module: mental health and suicide risk in the farming community co-developed by DDA chairman Dr Richard West, has been endorsed by the RCGP rural forum.   Other RCGP initiatives include a new Faculty of

September 18th 2025

Rural patients "disadvantaged" by new GP contract for England

The new GP contract for England is expected to “improve things massively for both GPs and patients, particularly in rural areas,” the House of Lords has been told. In a debate on changes to the GP contract, health and social care ministe

July 4th 2025

10-year plan for England promises better rural-proofing

Rural differences can be reflected in the new neighbourhood services announced yesterday ahead of the publication of the full 10 Year Health Plan for England: fit for the future. In the full document, DHSC pledges to design services “in a way

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July 3rd 2025

DHSC unveils plans for a new GP contract in England

A new GP contract for England is to be introduced as part of the new 10 Year Health Plan to be announced by the Government later today (Thursday 3 July). The contract will aim to encourage and allow practices to cover a wider geographical area. Laun

June 18th 2025

Dispensing practice EPS and reimbursement raised in Parliament

The lack of funding for the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) and reimbursement disparity in dispensing practice have been raised in Parliament. In response to questions raised by Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrats) (Mid Dorset and North Poole) heal

June 9th 2025

Rural inequity in palliative care highlighted

Inequitable access to all levels of palliative care and end-of-life care is particularly marked in rural areas, a new report concludes. The report from the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care concludes that bereaved people have shown deter

May 23rd 2025

DDA warns NHS App against rural inequity

A new feature in the NHS App will help patients in England to track their prescription status with Amazon-style updates. The additional functionality, currently available in 1,500 pharmacies, enables patients to log in to see dispensing updates such

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