Barriers for people with depression accessing exercise on prescription

August 3, 2009

Source: Mental Health Foundation

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Date of publication: June 2009

Publication type:  Report

In a nutshell: This report reveals the barriers that are preventing patients with mild or moderate depression from accessing exercise on prescription. They include funding constraints within local government and PCTs, and that many GPs aren’t aware that exercise schemes are available in their area.

Length of publication: 46 pages

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Acknowledgement: NHS Networks


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