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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Richard Wheeler

‘No-brainer’ to fund comedy on prescription to aid mental health, MPs hear

(Alamy/PA) -

Funding “comedy-on-prescription” is a “no-brainer”, MPs have heard, as initial feedback suggests trials of the scheme had a positive impact on people’s mental health.

Craic Health secured funding for its social prescribing scheme which uses comedy-based interventions, such as stand-up shows and workshops, to help people who are lonely, isolated and vulnerable get involved in community events.

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