GPs will soon start prescribing walking and cycling to help improve mental and physical wellbeing and tackle health disparities.
The Department for Transport announced on Monday that £12.7m 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 as part of a trial across England. GP prescriptions will also include wheeling for wheelchair or mobility scooter users, the department said.
But there will also be other schemes introduced like all-ability cycling taster days and exercise mental health groups, it added. The Government said authorities must improve infrastructure alongside the trials so people feel safe undertaking the activities.
