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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ella Pickover

Parkrun should be prescribed on the NHS, founder suggests

A volunteer helps Parkrun competitors - (Parkrun)

Patients should be “socially prescribed” taking part in Parkrun events by their GPs, the organisation behind the scheme has said.

Every week across the UK, thousands of Brits take part in the free, five-kilometre running events.

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