Your GP can prescribe a book relating to your health
problem from
a
list recommended by experts.
You can borrow these self help books from
your local library.
Your GP will suggest the best book for you and give you a
prescription with the details of the recommended title.
Take your prescription to
your local library. We
will help you find the book for you to borrow.
If the book is not available at
your local library we
will reserve
it for you free of charge from another library.
Alternatively you can reserve the book online at the
LibrariesWest website
using your library card number and
PIN. We will waive
the online reservation fee when you bring your
prescription to collect the book.
Subjects that can be prescribed to you include:
- addiction
- anger
- anxiety and phobia
- bereavement
- depression
- eating disorders
- obsessions
- relationships
- self esteem
- stress/panic/worry
A full list of
books on prescription is available. All books can also be
borrowed without a prescription.
If you are not a member of the library it is free and easy to
join.
