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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PTSD Alliance - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39509/PTSD-Alliance-WebsiteThe Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Alliance is a group of professional and advocacy organizations that have joined forces to provide educational resources...
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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 Back Book
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39523/The-Back-BookThe best way to deal with back pain.
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Bereavement
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39331/Bereavement...
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Ruby and the Rubbish Bin
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39439/Ruby-and-the-Rubbish-BinPart of a set, this children's book is written especially for youngsters with low self-esteem. Ruby hates herself so much that she often feels more like a piece...
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Harry and Hopper
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39352/Harry-and-HopperHarry and his dog Hopper have done everything together, ever since Hopper was a jumpy little puppy. But one day the unthinkable happens: when Harry comes home f...
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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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Putting on the brakes - young people's guide to understanding attention deficit hyperactivity
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39438/Putting-on-the-brakes-young-people-s-guide-to-understanding-attention-deficit-hyperactivityAttention deficit disorder By Patricia Quinn
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Incredible Years
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39434/Incredible-YearsA trouble-shooting guide for parents of children aged 2-8 years. By Carolyn Webster-Stratton
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Losing A Child
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39355/Losing-A-ChildThis book is suitable for newly-bereaved parents. By Elaine Storey
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