A short step to health

Nurs Stand. 2006;20(46):24-5. doi: 10.7748/ns.20.46.24.s28.

Abstract

Led walks have become a popular activity around the country, improving physical and mental health and reducing social isolation. Now the Department of Health is introducing dedicated staff as health trainers.

MeSH terms

  • England
  • Exercise Therapy / organization & administration*
  • Health Promotion / organization & administration
  • Humans
  • Nurse's Role
  • Primary Health Care / organization & administration*
  • Referral and Consultation / organization & administration
  • Self-Help Groups / organization & administration*
  • Walking* / physiology
  • Walking* / psychology