Prescribing exercise means the NHS pays less for obesity-related conditions, the government says.
The government intends to improve overall health and tackle health disparities through more physical activity
Bradford, Doncaster and Leeds will get a share of £12.7m earmarked for the "social prescription" pilots. Some GPs say there is not enough time to care for sick people as well as referring people to the new schemes.The new Gear Change Plan pilots would be "hugely beneficial" to overall mental and physical health, said the Department for Transport .
"We need healthier, cheaper and more pleasant ways to get around for everyday trips," said cyclist Chris Boardman, commissioner of National Active Travel, a government agency set up to improve the UK's cycling and walking infrastructure.
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