Bikes to be prescribed on NHS for first time in attempt to improve health of overweight patients Bicycles are to be prescribed on the NHS for the first time in attempts to improve the health of overweight patients.
GPs in Wales will be able to assign six months of bike hire subscriptions on prescription for patients without charge.
The move is said to help patients by reducing their chances of a premature death as well as lessening their reliance on medication. The Daily Telegraph
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