Research by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) paints a picture of how organisations supporting rural communities have adapted post pandemic, and in response to the cost-of-living crisis.

For the full report, please click the link below:

Transport, health provision, loneliness and a lack of affordable housing top list of concerns identified by rural charities (mailchi.mp)

Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB) is about to redesign its non-emergency patient transport services and wants to hear from service users and / or their carers about what the new service should look like.

 Non-emergency patient transport services provide free transport services for people who need to travel to or from hospital or a medical appointment but are unable to travel without specialist support. For example, for people with severe mobility difficulties or who need extra support during a journey.

 If you, or somebody you care for, is a user of non-emergency patient transport, the NHS would like to invite you to take our survey below.

Please share your thoughts by Friday 27 October 2023. https://yourvoicebob-icb.uk.engagementhq.com/non-emergency-patient-transport-services-in-bob 

The ICB is also looking for service users to share their thoughts in a number of focus groups throughout October. If you would be interested in joining a group, please email Jemima Gosmore:  [email protected]