Speaking Out Briefing No. 3: Children and Young People’s Access to Services in Rural Areas

Lack of adequate public transport remains a key hurdle to accessing services and opportunities for children and young people living in rural areas, including services provided by the voluntary and community sector. In addition, many of the interventions put in place to tackle social issues such as child poverty are more applicable to urban than rural settings.

This briefing:

• outlines key policy proposals to improve access to services including rural proofing, integrated transport and directing services through local partnerships;

• summarises the main legislation aimed at improving outcomes for children and young people in rural areas;

• details key research findings on the experiences of children and young people in relation to rural housing, work and social opportunities; and

• considers what opportunities this agenda may present for the children and young people’s voluntary and community sector, including support for seasonal communities and confidential advice to young people in close-knit communities.

To download the full briefing: Speaking Out Briefing No. 3: Children and Young People’s Access to Services in Rural Areas (PDF)
Published September 2007

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