Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund fitness and wellness coaches to support people suffering with depression
Closed
128 signatures
What the petition asks
Most people are aware of the positive benefits exercise and eating well can generate. We think there should be Government funding to provide the many people struggling with depression and mental health issues with 1-to-1 or online sessions and support from personal trainers and wellness coaches.
The last few years there has been a rise in depression and mental health issues. From talking with people who are experiencing this and hearing of the many people taking their own lives daily there is not enough being done.
Unfortunately, NHS support for people suffering from depression can be over-reliant on antidepressants, or involve long waits to receive therapy. I believe if more people are given the option to of accessing fitness and wellness coaches we can help save more lives.
Unfortunately, NHS support for people suffering from depression can be over-reliant on antidepressants, or involve long waits to receive therapy. I believe if more people are given the option to of accessing fitness and wellness coaches we can help save more lives.
Timeline
| 16 Nov 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 May 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
128
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
16 Nov 2022
Closed
16 May 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.