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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Overcoming anxiety - a five areas approach
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39475/Overcoming-anxiety-a-five-areas-approachOvercoming anxiety is divided into workbooks that are designed to help those experiencing mild/moderate levels of anxiety/panic. The workbooks are clearly writt...
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Type 1 Diabetes - Answers at your fingertips
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.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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Edspace - Website
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.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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Stop that Heart Attack!
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39461/Stop-that-Heart-AttackThis practical manual illustrates the wide effects of heart disease in the UK and shows how you can significantly reduce the risk of a heart attack without reso...
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Lothian Diabetes Services - Website
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.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://publicprotectionwestlothian.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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Diabetes UK - Website
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.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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Paranoid Thoughts - Website
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.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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Asthma
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39334/Asthma...
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Children's Services
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/29395/Children-s-Services...