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Green Prescription (physical activity)
Green Prescription is a programme that helps you to get more activity into your day-to-day life. It includes free consultations with a physical activity coach and the opportunity to participate in Be Active programmes. In Be Active programmes, you can try a range of activities, meet others, and get support.
Green Prescription is funded by the Ministry of Health, so there is no cost, except for a small charge to participate in the Be Active programmes.
Ask your general practice team if Green Prescription could be right for you, or phone 0800‑ACTIVE (0800-228-483). You can also fill in a Green Prescription self referral form online.
The following video shows you more information about Green Prescription.
HealthInfo recommends the following pages
- Sports Canterbury – What is Green Prescription?
This brochure explains how the Green Prescription programme works.
- Sports Canterbury – Be Active programme
This page explains Be Active and outlines the programme for the current term. It includes a programme specifically for people with prediabetes or diabetes.
- Ministry of Health – Green Prescription success stories
Read the stories of people living healthier, more active lives thanks to Green Prescription.
- Ministry of Health – Green Prescription videos
In these videos, people share their stories of how Green Prescriptions has improved their health.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Updated April 2016.
Review key: HIKEA-53695
