Health and wellbeing in Cheshire West and Chester Libraries

The Reading Well Books on Prescription Scheme helps you manage your health and wellbeing using self-help reading. The scheme is endorsed by health professionals. As well as the Books on Prescription Scheme for Dementia there is also a reading list for common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression.

‘Shelf Help’ provides a range of titles especially selected for 13-18 year olds, providing advice and information about issues such as anxiety, stress and OCD, and difficult experiences like bullying and exams. Copies of the books in the schemes can be borrowed through your local library. Also choose from our selection of Mood Boosting Books, for an uplifting read.

Just Six Minutes

Let’s not forget about reading! Did you know that reading for Just Six Minutes can have a direct and significant impact on stress levels, thereby improving individual mental health? If you have trouble reading a book, why not listen to one? We offer a range of audiobooks on CD, or you download them online for free via our website.

Home Library Service

If you know someone who loves reading but can’t get to the library then the Home Library Service can help. The Home Library Service provides library material direct to the homes of readers who are unable to collect their own items from a library. Just ask at your local library for more information.