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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Intervoice - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39504/Intervoice-WebsiteWorking across the world to spread positive and hopeful messages about the experience of hearing voices. If you hear voices, know someone who does or want to fi...
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ChildLine - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39518/ChildLine-WebsiteChildLine is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of nineteen. You can contact a ChildLine counsellor about anything -...
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The Scottish Recovery Network - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39506/The-Scottish-Recovery-Network-WebsiteThe Scottish Recovery Network (SRN) was formally launched in 2004 as an initiative designed to raise awareness of recovery from mental health problems.
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Bipolar UK - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39512/Bipolar-UK-WebsiteBipolar UK is the national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with the much misunderstood and devastating condition of bipolar, their families and care...
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Paranoid Thoughts - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39505/Paranoid-Thoughts-WebsiteThis website is all about unfounded or excessive fears about others. Such fears may be referred to as 'paranoid thoughts' or 'paranoia'.
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Edspace - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39486/Edspace-WebsiteWho this site is for: People experiencing mental health difficulties, Carers, family and friends of people experiencing mental health difficulties, Employees of...
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Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39466/Chest-Heart-and-Stroke-Scotland-WebsiteChest Heart & Stroke Scotland improves the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, influen...
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Moodjuice - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39485/Moodjuice-WebsiteThis site is designed to help you think about emotional problems and work towards solving them. Emotional problems are often the mind and body's way of saying t...
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Asthma UK - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39468/Asthma-UK-WebsiteAsthma UK is the UK's leading asthma charity. There are over five million people with asthma in the UK, and we're here for them when they need us most.
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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.