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NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day

NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day
BBC News Thursday 02 July 2026, 23:13 UTC 1 min read
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The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.

The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.
NHS (ORG) Olympic (EVENT) Brendan Foster (PERSON)
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