Reading Well

Reading Well is a national programme that helps people understand and manage their health and wellbeing through carefully selected books and reading resources. The scheme is recommended by health professionals and supported by public libraries across the UK.

Whether you're looking for information, practical advice, or personal stories, Reading Well offers trusted resources to help you make informed choices about your health and wellbeing.

Available Reading Well Collections

There are currently five Reading Well book collections available:

• Reading Well for Mental Health
• Reading Well for Children
• Reading Well for Teens
• Reading Well for Dementia
• Reading Well for Families

The books have been chosen and recommended by health experts and people with lived experience of the conditions covered. They have been carefully evaluated and proven to be helpful, accessible, and informative.

Borrowing Reading Well Books

Reading Well books are available in all Halton Libraries and are clearly displayed for easy browsing. You can:

• Visit your local library to browse the collection
• Borrow books directly from the shelves
• Reserve titles through the library catalogue

For more information about the national Reading Well programme, visit www.reading-well.org.uk.

Find more Health and Wellbeing resources

You can also explore a wide range of health-related books and resources through the Halton Libraries Catalogue under the Health category.