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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Asthma
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39334/Asthma...
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Children's Services
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/29395/Children-s-Services...
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When a family is in trouble - children can cope with grief from drug and alcohol addiction
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39447/When-a-family-is-in-trouble-children-can-cope-with-grief-from-drug-and-alcohol-addictionWhen a family member has an addiction to alcohol or other drugs, the entire family is effected. This text gives parents, counsellors and other professionals an ...
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A Wibble called Bipley (and a few Honks) - a story for children who have hardened their hearts or become bullies
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39450/A-Wibble-called-Bipley-and-a-few-Honks-a-story-for-children-who-have-hardened-their-hearts-or-become-bulliesPart of a set, this children's book is written especially for youngsters who have suffered and become bullies. The story explains how children can change and ge...
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Willy and the wobbly house : a story for children who are anxious or obsessional
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39448/Willy-and-the-wobbly-house-a-story-for-children-who-are-anxious-or-obsessionalPart of a set, this children's book is written especially for those youngsters who are trapped in anxiety. The story reveals to the child that he or she need no...
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Young men surviving child sexual abuse - research stories and lessons for therapeutic practice
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39449/Young-men-surviving-child-sexual-abuse-research-stories-and-lessons-for-therapeutic-practiceThis book is based on the experiences of a small number of young men who experienced abuse in childhood and uses their narratives to explore the impact on their...
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Hysterectomy, vaginal repair and surgery for stress incontinence
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39451/Hysterectomy-vaginal-repair-and-surgery-for-stress-incontinenceNow in it's fifth edition, this practical guide is written for women who are facing, or who have recently had, a hysterectomy, a vaginal repair, or surgery for ...
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Simple Guide to Asthma
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39452/Simple-Guide-to-AsthmaThis volume is a step-by-step guide for anyone who wants to know about the causes of asthma and how it can be prevented and treated. By Eleanor Bull
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Overcoming anxiety - a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39478/Overcoming-anxiety-a-self-help-guide-using-cognitive-behavioural-techniquesThis book explains why anxiety is a major problem for some people and not for others. It describes the various types of anxiety, including panic attacks and pho...
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - answers at your fingertips
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39463/Chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-answers-at-your-fingertipsChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects one in 10 people over the age of 65 and is predicted to be the fifth most common cause of death by 2020. Th...