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…
Rurality
DDA issues rural Call to Action
Dispensing GPs are urged to lobby local politicians
The DDA has issued a Call to Action to…
Project Gigabit will never reach some areas, digital czar admits
100% coverage will require "innovative" solutions
Broadband czar Sir John Whittingdale has admitted that there…
Rural areas should receive more NHS funding, ‘levelling-up’ report finds
Public health spending also lower in areas of older populations
If funding for each service was allocated in line…
Rural pharmacy services scrutinised in Parliament
Rural access problems highlighted in expert report
“The presence of a pharmacy does not necessarily mean…
Tech ministers explore drone-based medical deliveries
Medical services and connectivity advantages mooted for rural areas
Funding of £20 million has been announced to support…
Rural inequalities highlighted in the Lords
DDA advisor raises rural needs
DDA advisor Baroness McIntosh of Pickering has again spoken…
Rural pharmacies’ financial aid will continue until at least the end of 2023
Almost half of rural pharmacies quality for the support
Government ministers have pledged to maintain the financial aid…
Medication access problems raised in Scottish parliament
Minister pledges rural transport improvements
Problems collecting medication by public transport in rural areas…
DDA publishes NHS recovery plan MP letter
Practices are urged to lobby for parity with pharmacies
The DDA has published a template letter to lobby…