We've consistently highlighted the important linkages between post offices and the survival of accompanying village shops. This is particularly crucial where this is the last remaining shop in the village. Post offices combined with village shops provide important services for local communities, particularly for vulnerable groups who are more reliant on them for their needs.Research has shown that where a post office is closed, an attached village shop struggles to survive and is often forced...

from : News  18th November 2008

The reform of public services can make a tremendous impact on the lives of rural people. Often reform brings real improvement to the way in which services are delivered and to the choice which people can exercise. This report highlights the need for public service reform to be seen through a 'rural lens' and particularly by those who are commissioning services and allocating resources.

from : Publications  10th November 2008

We’re concerned about the continuing delay in announcing the future of the Post Office Card Account (POCA). This is causing further uncertainty for local Post Offices and customers.

from : News  6th November 2008

Chaired by Elinor Goodman, one of our Commissioners, this event will focus on the future for rural communities, and the services upon which they rely.

from : Events  4th September 2008

CRC are working in partnership with the Department of Health to hold a two day show and tell event.

from : Events  20th August 2008

The Rural Social Justice Coalition is a diverse body of national organisations working together to improve the lives of the most disadvantaged people in rural areas.

from : News  17th June 2008

We welcome an examination of BSOG, particularly the suggestion that it should be more closely allied to climate change targets in relation to fuel efficiency and vehicle emissions. Nevertheless, we've warned about possible threats to rural bus services should the BSOG paid to operators be reduced. Only a relatively small number of services in rural areas operate commercially without local authority subsidy, often at low profit margins.

from : News  16th June 2008

We're looking for suitably qualified consultants able to carry out research into user needs and service delivery following major life events.

from : Publications  2nd June 2008

This paper, prepared for us by Bradford Dementia Group, provides a broad overview of policy, interventions and innovations in dementia care with particular reference to rural areas. It will help inform our project looking at the service needs of people in rural areas following major life events.

from : Publications  30th May 2008

This paper, prepared for us by Bradford Institute for Health Research, looks at the provision of services following a stroke . It will help inform our project looking at the service needs of people in rural areas following major life events.

from : Publications  30th May 2008