Reading Well Books on Prescription

About Reading Well Books on Prescription

The Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme aims to: 

  • Help you to understand and manage your health and wellbeing by reading books
  • Support relatives and carers of people living with the health conditions

Reading Well is delivered by The Reading Agency, in partnership with Libraries Connected, with funding from Arts Council England and the Wellcome Trust.

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