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November 15th 2023

Former LD leader calls for small surgeries fund

Financial struggles raised in NHS debate Former Lib Dem party leader Tim Farron has called for a strategic small surgeries fund to support small rural GP surgeries. Speaking in a debate, Farron was among MPs to criticise the recent King’s Spe

November 15th 2023

Rural populations in England show 6 per cent growth

One fifth of England's population live in rural areas Rural populations in England have increased 6 per cent over the past decade, newly published government statistics show. New figures from DEFRA’s Statistical Digest of Rural England show t

November 10th 2023

CMO calls for directed resources for rural areas

Annual report highlights the challenges of rural healthcare services Rural areas should benefit from directed resources to manage the UK’s ageing population, the Chief Medical Officer has said in a new report. Health in an ageing society urge

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November 6th 2023

Government rejects mental health rural-proofing

Rural communities do not require targeted action The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has expressed concern over government complacency over rural mental health. EFRA has been told that the specific mental health needs of rural communi

October 26th 2023

Rural pharmacy access problems highlighted in pharmacy inquiry

Concerns raised about viability and opening hours Rural pharmacy access problems have been highlighted in written responses to the Health and Social Care Committee inquiry into Pharmacy. In written evidence, Community Pharmacy Lincolnshire (CPL) ha

September 29th 2023

Bouncing lambs identified as a staffing benefit in rural areas

DDA supported research identifies the drivers and challenges to rural recruitment and retention Lambs bouncing around right outside your window has been highlighted as a driver to recruitment and retention of dispensers in rural areas. For patients

September 21st 2023

Unique role of rural GPs highlighted to politicians

Rural primary care faces disproportionate additional service burdens The National Centre for Rural Health and Care has published a response to the government’s NHS Long Term Workforce Plan highlighting the unique role of rural GPs. NCRHC, whi

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