Agencies – Gaza Post
Walking, cycling and prescription drugs overcome heart disease
Doctors will ask patients to “ride a bike” or “walk” by General Practitioners in the advertised health improvement campaign.
The goal of the pilot plan to be launched is to reduce cancer and heart disease rates by encouraging people to exercise more.
Reducing the burden on the NHS, as well as reducing congestion on the roads as people stop using their cars on short trips.
The Ministry of Transport has announced that there are grants worth 12.7 million pounds to 11 local authorities across England to finance “social prescriptions”, as well as projects such as adult cycling training, walking groups and interest-free bicycle loans.
Prescriptions will also include exercises for wheelchair or mobility scooter users, the Department said, adding that schemes such as cycling tasting days for all abilities and mental health group exercise will be offered.
The government said that the authorities should improve the infrastructure along with the trials so that people feel safe when carrying out activities.
Pilots will continue until 2025 in Bath and North-East Somerset, Bradford, Cornwall, Cumbria, Doncaster, Gateshead, Leeds, Nottingham, Plymouth, Suffolk and Staffordshire.
Prescription results will be monitored to assess the impact of these activities on individuals ‘ health, such as reducing GP appointments and Drug Dependence.
Among the main supporters of the scheme is Chris Boardman, Commissioner of National Active Travel, an executive agency created by the government to improve cycling and walking infrastructure in the UK.
He said: “as a nation, we need healthier, cheaper and more enjoyable ways to get around on daily trips. moving more will lead to a healthier nation, reduce the burden on the NHS, reduce various diseases, as well as significant cost savings.
This experiment aims to build on existing evidence to show that the combination of transport, active travel and health has a positive impact on communities across England.
The minister of Health said that activity is extremely beneficial for our mental and physical health, helps reduce stress and ward off other diseases such as heart disease and obesity.
“The UK is leading the way in embedding social prescribing in the NHS and communities across the country.”
