RCGP calls on employers to swiftly implement new NICE recommendations on exercise

The Royal College of General Practitioners has backed new NICE physical activity guidance and urged employers to swiftly implement the recommendations in some capacity to tackle sedentary behaviour in the workplace. The NICE Quality Standard on encouraging physical activity in the community is aimed at healthcare commissioners, service providers, health and public health practitioners, employers, schools, voluntary and community sector and the public. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that more than 131 million working days were lost to sickness in 2017, including 13 million working days lost to stress, depression or anxiety. Being more active in everyday life is important for