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.

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  • Waterbugs and Dragonflies

     https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39357/Waterbugs-and-Dragonflies

    A story book that is suitable for young children. By Doris Stickney

  • Tenth Good Thing About Barney

     https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39356/Tenth-Good-Thing-About-Barney

    A book that is suitable for children By Judith Viorst

  • Losing A Child

     https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39355/Losing-A-Child

    This book is suitable for newly-bereaved parents. By Elaine Storey

  • Lean On Me Gently

     https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39354/Lean-On-Me-Gently

    This book is suitable for newly-bereaved parents. By Doug Manning

  • Continuous Interventions

     https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/79032/Continuous-Interventions

    The information below outlines the purpose and process of Continuous Intervention and what you should expect of your clinical team while you are on Continuous I...

  • 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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  • Psychosis

     https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39343/Psychosis

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  • Panic

     https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39342/Panic

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  • Putting on the brakes - young people's guide to understanding attention deficit hyperactivity

     https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39438/Putting-on-the-brakes-young-people-s-guide-to-understanding-attention-deficit-hyperactivity

    Attention deficit disorder By Patricia Quinn

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