RURAL LIFE IN LOCKDOWN
WHAT ARE THE MAIN CONCERNS?
Vulnerability: Rural communities have a disproportionate number of elderly and people with pre-existing health conditions.
Sadly, this was already a feature of life for many people in rural areas, but the closure of pubs, village halls and community centres has exacerbated their isolation. Rural elderly often live some distance from their families and depend on local support. Trips into towns are often a social highlight. “By and large, people in rural communities are used to isolation.
