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Swimming saves NHS £357m a year, new report shows

New research revealed in a report on the benefits of swimming, has found that the activity saves the NHS and social care system more than £357m a year.

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Can you do it all in swimming?

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Issue 32 November 2019

  • Mind, Body & Soul - Celebrating the wild swimming community
  • Guide to the Sea - Understanding winds
  • Key Sessions – Keri-anne Payne explains the basics of training
  • Tried & Tested – Neoprene accessories
  • Dark Skies – Exploring nocturnal landscapes with Tiffany Francis
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