NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day
Anybody else think that this is unfair?
What about those that are unable to walk for 30 mins per day?
Or even "at all"..... in my case
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No, I don't think it's unfair.
People who are just lazy and end up costing the NHS more money down the line are completely different to those who physically can't walk for whatever reason.
I can't imagine the 'incentives' will be all that impressive anyway, so it's not like we'll be missing out on something interesting.
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In the US where people have to fund their own healthcare, insurance companies sometimes offer incentives like this. There was a firm a few years ago who gave people a free Apple watch and their premiums would be reduced if they did enough activity.
30 mins a day is sensible, assuming someone had the ability to. I wonder what the impact on the NHS is of people who are too far the other way i.e. the super fitness conscious / body builders etc. – I imagine that results in problems years down the line?
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In principle, I think it's a good idea. But I completely agree with you comment @Wibbles, no one should be penalised because they aren't able to do this. I hope they put something in place that allows discount for everyone.
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In Canada for healthcare, the federal government is also trying to incentivise people to go outdoors. Healthcare providers can fill out prescriptions for giving free passes for park admission to people with health problems - both mental and physical.
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That's a really nice idea.
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I think so too, Holly. Like Wibbles says for the NHS plan, the Canadian plan excludes a lot of people, such as those who are immobile, those with environmental allergies, and those who don't have transportation to the parks. But it's a step in the right direction, I think (excuse the pun😊).
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Fully endorse incentives to get more people active, but disappointed I can't take part as while I can and do exercise, 30 mins every day of walking would be too much.
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I'm thinking this is the program in question ...
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I'm surprised there haven't been any complaints about the tracking aspect of the scheme yet. Obviously your activity needs to be tracked in order to prove you've completed the time/distance targets…
Will the NHS make money from selling that data? 🤔
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That was my first thought too @OverlyAnxious That this system requires tracking.
It also puts the onus on the individual. While encouraging physical activity is a positive thing, plenty of people would exercise more if they didn't have to work two jobs just to get by, if our rivers weren't so filthy that you can't swim in them, if women felt safe jogging in the park etc. It's so easy to point the finger at the laziness of the individual and ignore the bigger picture which would require systemic intervention, opening community places etc.
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Nope, that would be HIGHLY illegal under various data protection laws for a start.
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Can a scheme not be a good idea if it doesn't benefit you personally? To me that's like saying "I don't have children, why should I pay tax towards schools?"
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I can't benefit from this sort of thing, but am self aware enough to realise it isn't all about me. 😉
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Me too!! My oh my, how I've had to lower the bar over the years.... 😁
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Omg so unfair
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No it wouldn't.
Everyone signing up the app will be asked to accept cookies…and we know how much lazy people like cookies! 😉
But seriously, we can see on here the number of people who readily accept tracking cookies from news websites for example. I have no reason to believe they wouldn't also accept tracking cookies from other websites and apps they use.
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Indeed. I do find the double standards on here uncomfortable at times.
Able bodied people complain about Motability scheme being restricted to disabled people and they're called every name under the sun on here.
Yet anything primarily designed for able bodied people (the vast majority of the country/world!) is apparently 'unfair' and should be made inclusive to everyone… 🙄
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Actually, I usually click no to the cookies.
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I haven't seen any detailed information about this but I imagine they mean moving, so travelling in wheelchair etc would count, surely?
Even if they didn't, I think the NHS don't focus enough on preventative measures and this sounds like a good initiative and step in that direction.
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This wheelchair user would support such an initiative. The vast majority are able bodied and will benefit from increased movement.
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