Your GP or health professional will give you a book prescription; Take the prescription to the library
The library staff will help you to find the book on the shelves. If you are familiar with the library you may not wish to ask for help to find the book you want Take the book and any others you may want to borrow to the counter to be stamped.

Do I have to be a member of the library?

No - but if you’re not a member you will be asked to join when you take your prescription into the library. As long as your prescription has your name and address on it, you won’t be asked for any other proof of identification.  You can use this library card to borrow other, non-prescribed books if you wish.

What if the book isn’t available?

If all the copies of the book you have been prescribed are out on loan, a free reservation will be offered so we can get the book to you as quickly as possible.

How long can I borrow books for?

Library books are issued for four weeks, this can be extended as long as no-one else is waiting for it.

What if the book doesn’t help?

You will need to go back to whoever prescribed you the book—they will give you further advice.

What Books are Available?

Feeling Good Handbook by David Burns
(suitable for depression and anxiety)
Discusses how to overcome fears, phobias and panic attacks, improve intimate communication and cope with anxiety disorders.

Overcoming Depression by Paul Gilbert
(suitable for depression)
A self-help guide full of step-by-step suggestions, case examples and practical ideas for gaining control over depression and low mood. It can help those affected and their friends and families.

Mind Over Mood by Dennis Greenberger
(suitable for depression and anxiety)
This book can help readers successfully understand and improve their moods, alter their behaviour, and enhance their relationships. Illustrated with case examples, the book presents the skills for identifying problems, setting goals, and achieving the desired changes.

How to Lift Depression - Fast by JoeGriffin and Ivan Tyrell

(suitable for depression)
This book makes it easy to understand the causes of depression, explains why so many of us are so vulnerable to it and describes how to overcome it.

Overcoming Anxiety by Helen Kennerley
(suitable for anxiety)
This book explains how to overcome fears and anxieties from panic attacks and phobias to executive ‘burn out’ in order to regain confidence and self-control. A step-by-step selfhelp plan is included.

Please note that additional titles may become available through this scheme. Look out for promotional leaflets and posters at your local library or GP practice, or contact us direct for more information.

Download the Books On Prescription Booklet by clicking here.