A survey of rural households out today by the Rural Services Network (RSN), shows that more than 75% of respondents say that their financial situation has got worse over the last year. The RSN, which represents rural councils and other rural service providers, conducted the survey with the Rural Issues Group of Citizens Advice to better gauge the impact of the cost of living crisis on households in rural areas across England.
Responses to the online household survey were received by a staggering 6,780 rural residents in a clear demonstration of the severity of the situation.
Headline findings of the survey showed:
The survey highlighted concerning findings where rural households cited ways they are trying to save on home heating costs, such as wearing more clothing, sitting underneath blankets or duvets, running heating for shorter periods and living in fewer rooms. Some describe how the constant cold is affecting their physical health or mental wellbeing.
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Posted On: 23/05/2023