Reading Well (formerly Books on Prescription)



Reading Well

Reading Well are collections of books for people who would like to improve their wellbeing and their mental or physical health.

There are five topics covered in the book collections:

  • Mental health support and advice
  • Children
  • Young People
  • Families
  • Dementia

Reading Well information from the Reading Agency

You can look for and reserve a range of health and wellbeing books, including the Reading Well books, by visiting a library or searching the library catalogue.

Reading Well books on the Library catalogue

Further help

These books might not be able to completely resolve your problems, so if feel you need more help contact your GP.

You can also find information on the library wellbeing pages:

  • Where to find further help
  • Library groups and events
  • Wellbeing resources to borrow from your library
  • Community resources
  • Period poverty

Library wellbeing page