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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Diabetes UK - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39459/Diabetes-UK-WebsiteDiabetes UK is the leading charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of every person affected by or at risk of diabetes.
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Winston's Wish - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39358/Winston-s-Wish-WebsiteWinston's Wish is the leading childhood bereavement charity in the UK.
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Child Bereavement UK - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39359/Child-Bereavement-UK-WebsiteChild Bereavement UK believes that all families should have access to the support and information they need when a child grieves or when a child dies.
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Incontinence
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39333/Incontinence...
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Mental Help - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39482/Mental-Help-WebsiteThe Mental Help Net website exists to promote mental health and wellness education and advocacy.
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Lothian Diabetes Services - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39457/Lothian-Diabetes-Services-WebsiteOn the Website for Lothian Diabetes Services you'll find information on local services and initiatives and links to other diabetes sites with information for bo...
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My Diabetes Patient Portal - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39458/My-Diabetes-Patient-Portal-WebsiteMy diabetes my way is the NHS Scotland interactive diabetes website to help support people who have diabetes and their family and friends.
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Anxiety UK - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39479/Anxiety-UK-WebsiteAnxiety UK is a national registered charity (Number 1113403) formed 40 years ago by a sufferer of agoraphobia for those affected by anxiety disorders.
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Mind Your Head - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39487/Mind-Your-Head-WebsiteWe undertake a range of projects that include education & training delivery as well as awareness raising.
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Doing Well - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39483/Doing-Well-WebsiteThis site is designed to help you assess your mood- and to know what to do next if you are depressed.