‘Positive prescriptions’ swapping drugs from fitness and well-being classes

Those behind it say the alternative treatment is proving hugely successful.

An initiative which sees doctors prescribe fitness and well-being classes rather than drugs has been rolled out across East Lothian.

The “positive prescriptions” scheme aims to provide a community-based way of improving health and well-being through non-clinical interventions.

Those behind it say the alternative treatment is proving hugely successful.

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Last updated Nov 10th, 2025 at 19:24

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