On the positive side in our National Centre for Rural Health and Care Update there is some good news about rural proofing and the Campus for Future Living. Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin integrated care system (ICS) said it was experiencing significant levels of demand for all health and care services across the county. They are: the Shrewsbury and Telford hospital NHS trust, the Robert Jones Agnes Hunt orthopaedic hospital NHS foundation trust, Midlands Partnership NHS foundation trust and Shropshire community health NHS trust. Rural and Coastal Areas Facing Serious Health ChallengesPatrick Mitchell, Director of Innovation, Digital and Transformation, Health Education EnglandA combination of worsening health, ageing populations, social deprivation, and workforce staffing issues are leaving health and care services in rural and coastal areas facing serious challenges. Spread the wordIf you know of other organisations that you think would benefit from joining the Rural Health & Care Alliance, please click here to email us and let us know.

Source: The Guardian August 16, 2022 20:01 UTC