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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Taylor

GPs to make football available on prescription for depression sufferers

Ecotricity founder Dale Vince (Ben Whitley/PA) - (PA Archive)

Live football will be made available on prescription to help alleviate symptoms of depression under a scheme being piloted by a Labour MP and Ecotricity-owner Dale Vince.

The plans, drawn up by GP turned MP Dr Simon Opher (Stroud) and Mr Vince, will see patients at surgeries in Gloucestershire given the chance to attend games at National League side Forest Green Rovers.

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