Daydream Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Doctors will soon be telling patients to 'get on your bike' or 'take a hike' as cycling and walking are to be prescribed by GPs in a health improvement drive announced today. It is hoped it will ease the burden on the NHS, as well as reduce congestion on the roads as people stop using their cars for short journeys. The Department for Transport said £12.7million has been given to 11 local authorities across England to fund the 'social prescriptions'. Health minister Maria Caulfield said: 'Getting active is hugely beneficial for both our mental and physical health, helping reduce stress and ward off other illness such as heart disease and obesity. The UK is leading the way in embedding social prescribing in our NHS and communities across the country.' https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11132435/Doctors-prescribe-walking-cycling-beat-heart-disease-boost-nations-wellbeing.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeofTeeth Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 the medical version of “touch grass” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanspears Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Don't want to sound like a Tory but I agree with the principle. As a nation, we are just too unhealthy. I'm so tired of boomers drinking and smoking their whole lives, never doing any exercise and then being shocked when they aren't fit and healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 And chamomile tea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBeMe Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 (edited) this makes sense but i can also see this backfiring on the NHS on a MAJOR level if studies are conducted that show that doctors and nurses dismiss legit medical conditions and tell ppl to go for a walk only for them to die the next day or w/e Also could be an issue when the inevitable medical racism occurs ex: the highest numbers of ppl doctors and nurses will prob prescribe this to are POC cuz stats show POCs medical concerns are heavily ignored and dismissed when visiting doctor offices. Overall, I just know this will backfire on them. Edited August 22, 2022 by IBeMe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthteller Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, EdgeofTeeth said: the medical version of “touch grass” MTE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusk Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 I’m a nurse. This is nothing new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiagol88 Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 There's nothing wrong with this. Better than how some doctors prescribe anti-depressants left and right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XtianB Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 The NHS proving to be useless yet again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBC Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 ATRL mods should do the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmnfierzig Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Sounds fine Not sure what those millions are being used for though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headlock Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 This is the same thing as prescribing exercise, which has been medically proven to have extraordinary health benefits physically and mentally. This is not an issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 (edited) Doctors already advise patients to do exercise, this just seems like a way for patients concerns to be fobbed off. Why they need £12.7M just to tell people to touch grass is beyond me. Britain post-Brexit is a fever dream. I think a general push towards living a healthy lifestyle as well as making it more affordable is needed. Edited August 22, 2022 by Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosque Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 It’s basically money to finance walking groups, biking classes, etc. i don’t really see the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtherealCat Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 like 65% of people in this country are overweight so good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katamari Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrorblade Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 3 hours ago, tiagol88 said: There's nothing wrong with this. Better than how some doctors prescribe anti-depressants left and right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Link Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 7 hours ago, Daydream said: It is hoped it will ease the burden on the NHS, as well as reduce congestion on the roads as people stop using their cars for short journeys. And what the **** does this have to do with a patient feeling bad and visiting the doctor? The stupidity. If a doctor ever prescribed that to me I would never knock on his door again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop culture Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Do you still have to pay the prescription charge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraceRandolph Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 The OGH cure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleEarthquake Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 but i already get told to do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandicha Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 tbh, i have some hypochondriacs in my life who could really use this advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Parker Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 13 hours ago, EdgeofTeeth said: the medical version of “touch grass” 13 hours ago, IBeMe said: this makes sense but i can also see this backfiring on the NHS on a MAJOR level if studies are conducted that show that doctors and nurses dismiss legit medical conditions and tell ppl to go for a walk only for them to die the next day or w/e Also could be an issue when the inevitable medical racism occurs ex: the highest numbers of ppl doctors and nurses will prob prescribe this to are POC cuz stats show POCs medical concerns are heavily ignored and dismissed when visiting doctor offices. Overall, I just know this will backfire on them. 12 hours ago, CBC said: ATRL mods should do the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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