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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Aspergers Syndrome - a guide for parents and professionals
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39431/Aspergers-Syndrome-a-guide-for-parents-and-professionalsAttwood's guide will assist parents and professionals with the identification, treatment and care of both children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome. The book...
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Child Bereavement UK - Website
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.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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Badgers Parting Gift
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39350/Badgers-Parting-GiftA story book that is suitable for young children. By Susan Varley
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39341/Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder...
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39344/Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder-PTSD...
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Depression
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39340/Depression...
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Diabetes
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39335/Diabetes...
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Suicide
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39348/Suicide...
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Stroke
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39338/Stroke...
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Overcoming panic - a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39495/Overcoming-panic-a-self-help-guide-using-cognitive-behavioural-techniquesThis book has been developed as a self-help guide for overcoming and preventing panic attacks and associated agoraphobia. The step-by-step management programme ...