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Gym Pass through GP?

I'd like to know how to arrange to seek advice for assistance in applying for a gym pass through my gp I suffer oestio arthritis in my right hip and suffer paranoia and anxiety along with clinical depression and suicidal thoughts on a regular basis please
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Welcome to our website and online community I do hope that we can help you with this ???
You can get "Exercise on Prescription / Exercise for Depression" via your gp.
Here is the Details/Link for you within the NHS Choices Website.
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/Exercise-for-depression.aspx
Please please come back to me if you have any problems/questions ???
Lots of GP's can support you with exercise so it is definitely worth going to see yours and ask how they can help. Let us know how you get on.
I am sorry to hear that you are struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. MIND have advice on this, take a look at their page here.
If you don't feel you can keep yourself safe right now, seek immediate help.
If you need some support right now, but don't want to go to A&E, here are some other options for you to try:
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