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Beyond proximity: New policy model to transform access to parks

Accessible urban green spaces could save the NHS up to £2.1 billion each year, but current policy fails to ensure parks are truly accessible, research shows. A new policy brief published by the university's Institute for Policy Research (IPR) sets out how a different approach could boost public heal...

Beyond proximity: New policy model to transform access to parks
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Accessible urban green spaces could save the NHS up to £2.1 billion each year, but current policy fails to ensure parks are truly accessible, research shows. A new policy brief published by the university's Institute for Policy Research (IPR) sets out how a different approach could boost public health, reduce inequalities and deliver better value from existing green space.

Originally published at Phys.org

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