Rural demand

There are greater numbers of older people who are increasingly likely to move to rural locations for their retirement years. The older population is more likely to have co-morbidities and therefore require acute services. This causes workforce shortages in rural areas where demand outstrips supply.

Proposed workforce impact

• There is increased demand for acute services in rural areas.

Sources or references

• www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmselect/cmhealth/171/171.pdf

Additional research questions

• How can we attract doctors to work in rural areas?
• Is de-centralisation affordable?

Some of the information in this section is provided by stakeholders and expert groups, and does not necessarily represent the views of the CfWI.