Benefits of an activity referral scheme to tackle obesity.

The article reports on the physical activity referral scheme (PARS) primary care exercise programme as introduced in a deprived inner-city borough. Seven thousand people gained benefits from the Healthwise PARS programme run by Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) in three centres including Clissold, Brittania and Kings Hall. It also notes that the six-week scheme is offered free to patients at eight general areas across Hackney as commissioned by the National Health Service (NHS).