Books On 'Prescription'

Book Yourself to Health: Don't understand what's wrong with you? Want to try and manage your illness yourself? - Find information that will help you through Books on 'Prescription'.

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What is Books on 'Prescription' ?
The books recommended by professionals for books on 'prescription' have a focus on information and self-help, helping people to understand their difficulties and to make positive changes in their lives. Some of these books can also be helpful for relatives, friends and carers to read to increase their understanding of a particular difficulty.

Whilst information and self-help can be very beneficial, they may not be sufficient in some situations. If there is no improvement or things get worse, after trying the strategies in the book, seek help from a trained professional such as a GP or nurse.

Every library across West Lothian (including the mobile libraries) has copies of the recommended books. Visit www.westlothian.gov.uk/libraries (new window)

How to use Books on 'Prescription' online
Below are two drop down boxes containing categories and topics. There are currently five categories: Mental Health, Children's Services, Long Term Conditions (Diabetes, COPD/Respiratory), Continence and Physiotherapy.

First select the category of interest and then the topic you require. A list of recommended websites and books will then appear.  To access a website: Click on the hyperlink for the website to be automatically directed to the website.

Next to each book is the hyperlink 'borrow', by clicking on this you will be automatically directed to the West Lothian libraries website, where you can request that book online. (If you are not already registered with a library, you will need to register first).

Reading Levels : the levels described for the books are based loosly around the reading ages reported for each book relative to the others and the national average reading age and are intended as a guide only.

Further Information

For more information contact either laura.x.hunter@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk (Project Assistant, West Lothian CHCP) or jeanette.castle@westlothian.gov.uk (Central Support Co-ordinator for Libraries and Heritage, West Lothian Libraries).  Tel: 01506 282900

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