Books on Prescription
Book Yourself to Health: Would you like to better understand conditions and how they can be managed? - Find information that will help you through Books on 'Prescription'.
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 in West Lothian has copies of the recommended books.
Borrow Books Online
You can borrow all relevant titles online using our Books on Prescription Online book search
Further Information
For more information contact either:
- jeanette.castle@westlothian.gov.uk (Central Support Co-ordinator for Libraries and Heritage, West Lothian Libraries). Tel: 01506 281273
- The Big Plus - 0800 917 8000 - To get better at reading, writing or using numbers, call this number and you will be put in touch with someone who will help you to do this in West Lothian.
- NHS Inform (opens new window) - a new national health information service for Scotland. Information for the public, patients and carers.
Search results
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A volcano in my tummy : helping children to handle anger - a resource book for parents, caregivers and teachers
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39446/A-volcano-in-my-tummy-helping-children-to-handle-anger-a-resource-book-for-parents-caregivers-and-teachersOrganised by key concepts and subject areas, this photocopiable book is intended for parents and teachers of children aged 6-13, to help them deal constructivel...
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A Wibble called Bipley (and a few Honks) - a story for children who have hardened their hearts or become bullies
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39450/A-Wibble-called-Bipley-and-a-few-Honks-a-story-for-children-who-have-hardened-their-hearts-or-become-bulliesPart of a set, this children's book is written especially for youngsters who have suffered and become bullies. The story explains how children can change and ge...
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Caring for someone with a heart problem
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39460/Caring-for-someone-with-a-heart-problemCoronary heart disease is the greatest cause of ill health and death in the western world, and a particularly common problem in the UK. This book offers practic...
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Solving children's sleep problems - a step by step guide for parents
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39440/Solving-children-s-sleep-problems-a-step-by-step-guide-for-parentsWith this book, Lyn Quine provides parents with a complete teaching programme intended to help children develop and maintain better sleep patterns. By Lyn Quine...
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Strong mothers - a resource for mothers and carers of children who have been sexually assaulted
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39441/Strong-mothers-a-resource-for-mothers-and-carers-of-children-who-have-been-sexually-assaultedInformation resource regarding sexually abused children. By Anne Peake and Marion Fletcher
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Teenie Weenie in a too big world - a story for fearful children
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39442/Teenie-Weenie-in-a-too-big-world-a-story-for-fearful-childrenPart of a set, this children's book is written especially for fearful youngsters. Teenie Weenie is lost in a scary place and feels terrified and desperately alo...
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Diabetes Cookbook for Dummies
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39455/Diabetes-Cookbook-for-DummiesThis friendly guide covers the latest dietary recommendations and medical information on diabetes and its management. It presents recipes for all occasions - in...
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Diabetes - a practical guide to managing your health
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39454/Diabetes-a-practical-guide-to-managing-your-healthThis one-stop expert guide to managing diabetes covers all types of diabetes and includes the special concerns of diabetes in children and teenagers. The guide ...
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Type 1 Diabetes - Answers at your fingertips
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39456/Type-1-Diabetes-Answers-at-your-fingertipsType 1 diabetes is also known as insulin-dependent diabetes, and it can develop at any age. This book explains what type 1 diabetes is and how it is treated, of...
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Understanding Asthma
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39453/Understanding-AsthmaAsthma is a major and increasing health problem of the Western World, yet it is still something misunderstood and badly treated. This book covers the causes, di...