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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Harry Taylor

Premier League urged to back football on prescription to tackle depression and mental health

A pilot scheme offering live football to support mental health has been praised, prompting calls from the green energy tycoon behind the project for the Premier League and Football League to get behind it.

Over the past year, GPs have recommended live matches for patients suffering from mild to moderate depression and other less severe conditions under the "Football on Prescription" initiative.

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