Shropshire libraries: Reading Well Shropshire’s libraries are a mine of information when it comes to helping you to look after your health. All branches offer a wide range of self-help books on various conditions, and free use of computers to access websites and the Shropshire Community Directory. Reading Well Books on Prescription helps you to understand and manage your health and wellbeing using self-help reading on a wide range of topics, such as mental health for young people and adults, dementia and long-term conditions. Libraries also offer sociable daytime activities, such as reading groups, Knit & Natter and the popular Reading Friends sessions. The free Home Library Service for housebound customers is a great way to have books and audiobooks delivered to your door, while the e-book, e-magazine and e-newspaper service gives you access to a wide range of publications in your home completely free of charge.
Carers may be eligible for a carers’ ticket which exempts them from late return fines and allows access to free audiobook rental. Shared Memory Bags are easily portable collections of items, books and activities to share at home or in a group to prompt conversation. The extended range of loanable items for those living with memory loss also includes large-piece jigsaws, games, fidget widgets, therapeutic sounds CDs, conversation starters, song books and an additional collection of helpful books. You can borrow a Shared Memory Bag free of charge for three weeks. For more information about staying healthy with Shropshire libraries or to ask about a concessionary or a carers’ ticket, visit your local library or go to www.shropshire.gov.uk/libraries For more information on health and wellbeing in Shropshire, please visit www.shropshire.gov.uk/shropshire-choices/ staying-independent/my-health
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