Scottish GPs to begin prescribing rambling and birdwatching

Shetlanders with chronic and debilitating illnesses could be given 'nature prescriptions'Doctors in Shetland are to start prescribing birdwatching, rambling and beach walks in the Atlantic winds to help treat chronic and debilitating illnesses for the first time. From Friday, doctors working in the 10 GP surgeries on the islands will be authorised by the archipelago's health board, NHS Shetland, to issue "nature prescriptions" to patients to help treat mental illness, diabetes, heart disease, stress and other conditions. Continue reading...