Walking cricket to be prescribed to Gloucestershire men on NHS

The sessions began last month and will last for 14 weeks, with patients prescribed it based on their age, BMI, and ethnicity.

Dr Freddie Charrington, a GP at Phoenix Health Group in Tetbury, said the scheme was “breaking down barriers” in getting men to get help.

“You lose muscle mass faster as you get older, so keeping active, doing sport is essential,” he said.

“It’s getting easier, but traditionally, it is hard to get men to come to their doctor… being able to mix it with sport is perfect.

“We know exercise helps physical health, but also being able to talk to other men about their problems is going to help.”