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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Speare-Cole

GPs to prescribe walking and cycling as mental health treatment

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GPs will start prescribing walking and cycling as part of a trial in England to help improve mental and physical wellbeing and tackle health disparities.

The Department for Transport announced on Monday that £12.7 million has been given to 11 local authorities to fund pilot social prescriptions as well as projects like adult cycle training, walking groups and free bike loans.

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