The State of Rural Services Report 2021 (published in January 2022) explores the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and restrictions on service provision in rural areas of England.
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Research Library
Rural England is creating an online library of rural research. This offers a single portal, through which rural research from a variety of universities, rural interest groups and other organisations can readily be accessed.
If you have rural research to share through this library, please make contact with us at info@ruralengland.org
Exploring Rural Vulnerability from a Public Utilities’ Perspective
The utilities sector has a duty to support its customers in potentially vulnerable situations, especially where they are (temporarily) left without electricity, gas or water due to a fault at the home or in the supply network.
Read moreChallenges facing rural 16-18 year olds in accessing appropriate education and work based learning
This research looks at the challenges facing 16-18 year olds living in rural areas in accessing appropriate opportunities for education and work based learning. It also considers the possible implications of accessibility constraints on students’ attainment and on social mobility.
Read moreHousing and Employment: A Survey of Rural Residents’ Experiences and Opinions
Housing and Employment: A Survey of Rural Residents’ Experiences and Opinions (published June 2019) is a summary of the key findings from a survey managed by CCRI (University of Gloucestershire) and supported by Rural England.
Read moreState of Rural Services Report 2018
State of Rural Services 2018 report (published February 2019) presents the most recent evidence regarding the provision of services to residents and businesses in rural England.
It covers 8 service areas, which are: Local buses and community transport, Broadband and mobile connectivity, Public library services, Hospitals, Public health services, Young people’s services, Shops and online shopping and Personal advice services Read more
People should be brought to the centre stage to deliver more environmental and social benefits
Issues Facing Providers of Social Care at Home to Older Residents in Rural England
In this research we examine the issues facing providers of domiciliary care to older people in rural areas. Whilst there has been a considerable amount of recent research about social care, specifically rural dimensions have generally been overlooked Read more
Rural communities benefit from YFC challenges
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Ticket to Ride – Transport as a Main Problem in Rural Life
Research produced by the Citizens Advice Rural Issues Group