Health affects every aspect of our lives. Apart from the high quality information that Lewisham Libraries can offer on managing your health condition, did you know we also offer additional support? If you or someone you know is not able to to visit our libraries regularly or are severely restricted when trying to use any of our services or :
- are in a Care Home
- have limited mobility
- are blind or partially sighted
- are in Hospital
- are a Carer
We can offer
- Quality information and reading lists on long term health conditions
- Accessible Books/CDs
- Home Visits from our Home Library Team
- Care Home Visits from our Home Library Team
To get home visits, you will need to register with our Home Library Team. A regular member of staff member will visit monthly.
People who are Blind or partially sighted
Please see below for quality information and reading material recommended by carers, social workers, and qualified medical professionals. |
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| Reading Settings in OverDrive |
If you are blind or partially sighted, we can visit you at home or in your care home.
To get home visits, you will need to register with our Home Library Team. A regular member of staff member will visit monthly. You can make specific requests, which are also provided free of charge. They will also advise on reading choices and give you new authors to try.
We also have reading lists on managing your health condition
Many of our digital collection have accessibility features that may make it easier for you to read from our collections and we have a wide selection of audio books too.
Reading lists
Here are some reading lists on managing your health condition. If you've read some great books that helped you and you would like us to feature them here, please do get in touch
Other Library Services
- Research Articles(Access To Research)
- Check our Branches or OverDrive for Health Displays
- Health Talks from Lewisham Libraries
- Projects and well being events from Lewisham Libraries
Further Information
Reading Sight Accessible Libraries
Reading Sight want to ensure that the almost two million blind and partially sighted people in the UK can visit a fully accessible library service, that has a local collection of accessible reading materials and information in physical or digital forms.
This reading list for long term conditions provides information and support for people living with a long term health condition and their carers.
RNIB Library has over 60,000 items for people to borrow, including audiobooks, braille and giant print (24pt) and accessible music. It is the largest library of its kind in the UK and the full catalogue of titles can be searched online. Further information is available via the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999.
Brought to you by NHS librarians and knowledge specialists, in partnership with Health Education England. Our aim is that NHS bodies, their staff, learners, patients and the public use the right knowledge and evidence, at the right time, in the right place, enabling high quality decision-making, learning, research and innovation to achieve excellent healthcare and health improvement.
Seen something upsetting on the news about what scientists have discovered? Let the experts at the NHS debunk them for you.
People who are deaf or hearing impaired
Please see below for quality information and reading material recommended by carers, social workers, and qualified medical professionals.
If you are deaf and have trouble getting out and about, we can visit you at home or in your care home.
To get home visits, you will need to register with our Home Library Team. A regular member of staff member will visit monthly. You can make specific requests, which are also provided free of charge. They will also advise on reading choices and give you new authors to try.
Reading lists
Other Library Services
Royal Association for Deaf people
Founded in 1841, the Royal Association for Deaf people (RAD) provides services to deaf people in their first language, usually British Sign Language (BSL) and supports mainstream providers to be more accessible to deaf people.
Reading Well from the Reading Agency
This reading list for long term conditions provides information and support for people living with a long term health condition and their carers.
NHS Library
Brought to you by NHS librarians and knowledge specialists, in partnership with Health Education England. Our aim is that NHS bodies, their staff, learners, patients and the public use the right knowledge and evidence, at the right time, in the right place, enabling high quality decision-making, learning, research and innovation to achieve excellent healthcare and health improvement.
NHS Headlines
Seen something upsetting on the news about what scientists have discovered? Let the experts at the NHS debunk them for you.
To get home visits, you will need to register with our Home Library Team. A regular member of staff member will visit monthly. You can make specific requests, which are also provided free of charge. They will also advise on reading choices and give you new authors to try.
Reading lists
Here are some reading lists on managing your health condition. If you've read some great books that helped you and you would like us to feature them here, please do get in touch
Other Library Services
- Research Articles(Access To Research)
- Check our Branches or OverDrive for Health Displays
- Health Talks from Lewisham Libraries
- Projects and well being events from Lewisham Libraries
Royal Association for Deaf people
Founded in 1841, the Royal Association for Deaf people (RAD) provides services to deaf people in their first language, usually British Sign Language (BSL) and supports mainstream providers to be more accessible to deaf people.
Reading Well from the Reading Agency
This reading list for long term conditions provides information and support for people living with a long term health condition and their carers.
NHS Library
Brought to you by NHS librarians and knowledge specialists, in partnership with Health Education England. Our aim is that NHS bodies, their staff, learners, patients and the public use the right knowledge and evidence, at the right time, in the right place, enabling high quality decision-making, learning, research and innovation to achieve excellent healthcare and health improvement.
NHS Headlines
Seen something upsetting on the news about what scientists have discovered? Let the experts at the NHS debunk them for you.
People with Limited Mobility
Please see below for quality information and reading material recommended by carers, social workers, and qualified medical professionals.
If you have limited mobility, we can visit you at home or in your care home.
To get home visits, you will need to register with our Home Library Team. A regular member of staff member will visit monthly. You can make specific requests, which are also provided free of charge. They will also advise on reading choices and give you new authors to try.
Reading lists
Further Information
Reading Well from the Reading Agency
This reading list for long term conditions provides information and support for people living with a long term health condition and their carers.
NHS Library
Brought to you by NHS librarians and knowledge specialists, in partnership with Health Education England. Our aim is that NHS bodies, their staff, learners, patients and the public use the right knowledge and evidence, at the right time, in the right place, enabling high quality decision-making, learning, research and innovation to achieve excellent healthcare and health improvement.
NHS Headlines
Seen something upsetting on the news about what scientists have discovered? Let the experts at the NHS debunk them for you.
To get home visits, you will need to register with our Home Library Team. A regular member of staff member will visit monthly. You can make specific requests, which are also provided free of charge. They will also advise on reading choices and give you new authors to try.
Reading lists
We also have reading lists on managing your health condition. If you've read some great books that helped you and you would like us to feature them here, please do get in touch.
Other Library Services - Research Articles(Access To Research)
- Check our Branches or OverDrive for Health Displays
- Health Talks from Lewisham Libraries
- Projects and well being events from Lewisham Libraries
Further Information
Reading Well from the Reading Agency
This reading list for long term conditions provides information and support for people living with a long term health condition and their carers.
NHS Library
Brought to you by NHS librarians and knowledge specialists, in partnership with Health Education England. Our aim is that NHS bodies, their staff, learners, patients and the public use the right knowledge and evidence, at the right time, in the right place, enabling high quality decision-making, learning, research and innovation to achieve excellent healthcare and health improvement.
NHS Headlines
Seen something upsetting on the news about what scientists have discovered? Let the experts at the NHS debunk them for you.
People in Care Homes
Please see below for quality information and reading material recommended by carers, social workers, and qualified medical professionals. |
| Lewisham Home Library Team |
If you live a care home and are aching for a good read, we can come and visit you there.
Reading lists
We also have Reading lists on managing your health condition. If you've read some great books that helped you and you would like us to feature them here, please do get in touch Other Library Services
Further Information
Reading Well from the Reading Agency
This reading list for long term conditions provides information and support for people living with a long term health condition and their carers.
NHS Library
Brought to you by NHS librarians and knowledge specialists, in partnership with Health Education England. Our aim is that NHS bodies, their staff, learners, patients and the public use the right knowledge and evidence, at the right time, in the right place, enabling high quality decision-making, learning, research and innovation to achieve excellent healthcare and health improvement.
NHS Headlines
Seen something upsetting on the news about what scientists have discovered? Let the experts at the NHS debunk them for you.
To get home visits, you will need to register with our Home Library Team. A regular member of staff member will visit monthly.
You can make specific requests, which are also provided free of charge. They will also advise on reading choices and give you new authors to try.Reading lists
We also have Reading lists on managing your health condition. If you've read some great books that helped you and you would like us to feature them here, please do get in touch Other Library Services
- Research Articles(Access To Research)
- Check our Branches or OverDrive for Health Displays
- Health Talks from Lewisham Libraries
- Projects and well being events from Lewisham Libraries
Further Information
Reading Well from the Reading Agency
This reading list for long term conditions provides information and support for people living with a long term health condition and their carers.
NHS Library
Brought to you by NHS librarians and knowledge specialists, in partnership with Health Education England. Our aim is that NHS bodies, their staff, learners, patients and the public use the right knowledge and evidence, at the right time, in the right place, enabling high quality decision-making, learning, research and innovation to achieve excellent healthcare and health improvement.
NHS Headlines
Seen something upsetting on the news about what scientists have discovered? Let the experts at the NHS debunk them for you.
People in Hospital
Please see below for quality information and reading material recommended by carers, social workers, and qualified medical professionals.
If you are recovering from surgery and would like to while away the evenings, we can visit you at home or in your care home.
Further Resources
Reading Well from the Reading Agency
This reading list for long term conditions provides information and support for people living with a long term health condition and their carers.
NHS Library
Brought to you by NHS librarians and knowledge specialists, in partnership with Health Education England. Our aim is that NHS bodies, their staff, learners, patients and the public use the right knowledge and evidence, at the right time, in the right place, enabling high quality decision-making, learning, research and innovation to achieve excellent healthcare and health improvement.
NHS Headlines
Seen something upsetting on the news about what scientists have discovered? Let the experts at the NHS debunk them for you.
To get home visits, you will need to register with our Home Library Team. A regular member of staff member will visit monthly. You can make specific requests, which are also provided free of charge. They will also advise on reading choices and give you new authors to try.
Reading lists
We also have Reading lists on managing your health condition. If you've read some great books that helped you and you would like us to feature them here, please do get in touch
Other Library Services Reading lists
We also have Reading lists on managing your health condition. If you've read some great books that helped you and you would like us to feature them here, please do get in touch
- Research Articles(Access To Research)
- Check our Branches or OverDrive for Health Displays
- Health Talks from Lewisham Libraries
- Projects and well being events from Lewisham Libraries
Further Resources
Reading Well from the Reading Agency
This reading list for long term conditions provides information and support for people living with a long term health condition and their carers.
NHS Library
Brought to you by NHS librarians and knowledge specialists, in partnership with Health Education England. Our aim is that NHS bodies, their staff, learners, patients and the public use the right knowledge and evidence, at the right time, in the right place, enabling high quality decision-making, learning, research and innovation to achieve excellent healthcare and health improvement.
NHS Headlines
Seen something upsetting on the news about what scientists have discovered? Let the experts at the NHS debunk them for you.
People who need mental health support
Please see below for quality information and reading material recommended by carers, social workers, and qualified medical professionals.
If your mental health condition makes it difficult for you to leave home, we can come and drop off books for you.
To get home visits, you will need to register with our Home Library Team. A regular member of staff member will visit monthly.
You can make specific requests, which are also provided free of charge. They will also advise on reading choices and give you new authors to try.Reading lists
We also have Reading lists on managing your health condition. If you've read some great books that helped you and you would like us to feature them here, please do get in touch Other Library Services
- Research Articles(Access To Research)
- Check our Branches or OverDrive for Health Displays
- Health Talks from Lewisham Libraries
- Projects and well being events from Lewisham Libraries
Further Resources
Reading Well from the Reading Agency
This reading list for long term conditions provides information and support for people living with a long term health condition and their carers.
NHS Library
Brought to you by NHS librarians and knowledge specialists, in partnership with Health Education England. Our aim is that NHS bodies, their staff, learners, patients and the public use the right knowledge and evidence, at the right time, in the right place, enabling high quality decision-making, learning, research and innovation to achieve excellent healthcare and health improvement.
NHS Headlines
Seen something upsetting on the news about what scientists have discovered? Let the experts at the NHS debunk them for you.
People who need support for long term health conditions
Please see below for quality information and reading material recommended by carers, social workers, and qualified medical professionals.
If your long term health condition makes it difficult for you make extra trips outside of your home, we can come and drop off books for you.
Reading lists
Further Resources
Reading Well from the Reading Agency
This reading list for long term conditions provides information and support for people living with a long term health condition and their carers.
NHS Library
Brought to you by NHS librarians and knowledge specialists, in partnership with Health Education England. Our aim is that NHS bodies, their staff, learners, patients and the public use the right knowledge and evidence, at the right time, in the right place, enabling high quality decision-making, learning, research and innovation to achieve excellent healthcare and health improvement.
NHS Headlines
Seen something upsetting on the news about what scientists have discovered? Let the experts at the NHS debunk them for you.
To get home visits, you will need to register with our Home Library Team. A regular member of staff member will visit monthly.
You can make specific requests, which are also provided free of charge. They will also advise on reading choices and give you new authors to try.Reading lists
Here are some reading lists on managing your health condition. If you've read some great books that helped you and you would like us to feature them here, please do get in touch.
Other Library Services
- Research Articles(Access To Research)
- Check our Branches or OverDrive for Health Displays
- Health Talks from Lewisham Libraries
- Projects and well being events from Lewisham Libraries
Further Resources
Reading Well from the Reading Agency
This reading list for long term conditions provides information and support for people living with a long term health condition and their carers.
NHS Library
Brought to you by NHS librarians and knowledge specialists, in partnership with Health Education England. Our aim is that NHS bodies, their staff, learners, patients and the public use the right knowledge and evidence, at the right time, in the right place, enabling high quality decision-making, learning, research and innovation to achieve excellent healthcare and health improvement.
NHS Headlines
Seen something upsetting on the news about what scientists have discovered? Let the experts at the NHS debunk them for you.
Carers
Please see below for quality information and reading material recommended by carers, social workers, and qualified medical professionals.
If are a carer and you find it difficult to fit in a visit to the library, we can come and drop off books for you.
Reading lists
Reading Well from the Reading Agency
This reading list for long term conditions provides information and support for people living with a long term health condition and their carers.
NHS Library
Brought to you by NHS librarians and knowledge specialists, in partnership with Health Education England. Our aim is that NHS bodies, their staff, learners, patients and the public use the right knowledge and evidence, at the right time, in the right place, enabling high quality decision-making, learning, research and innovation to achieve excellent healthcare and health improvement.
NHS Headlines
Seen something upsetting on the news about what scientists have discovered? Let the experts at the NHS debunk them for you.
Carers UK
To get home visits, you will need to register with our Home Library Team. A regular member of staff member will visit monthly.
You can make specific requests, which are also provided free of charge. They will also advise on reading choices and give you new authors to try.Reading lists
Here are some reading lists on managing your health condition. If you've read some great books that helped you and you would like us to feature them here, please do get in touch.
Other Library Services - Research Articles(Access To Research)
- Check our Branches or OverDrive for Health Displays
- Health Talks from Lewisham Libraries
- Projects and well being events from Lewisham Libraries
Reading Well from the Reading Agency
This reading list for long term conditions provides information and support for people living with a long term health condition and their carers.
NHS Library
Brought to you by NHS librarians and knowledge specialists, in partnership with Health Education England. Our aim is that NHS bodies, their staff, learners, patients and the public use the right knowledge and evidence, at the right time, in the right place, enabling high quality decision-making, learning, research and innovation to achieve excellent healthcare and health improvement.
NHS Headlines
Seen something upsetting on the news about what scientists have discovered? Let the experts at the NHS debunk them for you.
Carers UK
Caring will affect us all at some point in our lives. We'll be here for you when that happens. With your help, we can be there for the 6,000 people who start looking after someone each day.
Links
Health and Social Care from Lewisham Council
If you need care as an adult, Lewisham Council can help you look at the available care and support options.
If you need care as an adult, Lewisham Council can help you look at the available care and support options.
Health and Social Care from Lewisham Council
If you need care as an adult, Lewisham Council can help you look at the available care and support options.
If you need care as an adult, Lewisham Council can help you look at the available care and support options.
Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust
We serve our local communities with a range of high quality health services. Our aim is to become a consistently high performing organisation, so that we get it right for every patient, every time.
Healthwatch Lewisham
Healthwatch Lewisham is the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. We exist to ensure that people are at the heart of care. We listen to what people like about services, and what could be improved and we share their views with those with the power to make change happen.
At a local level, Healthwatch Lewisham works to help local people get the best out of their local health and social care services. Whether it’s improving them today or helping to shape them for tomorrow. Healthwatch Lewisham is all about local voices being able to influence the delivery and design of local services. Not just people who use them, but anyone who might need to in future
Healthwatch Lewisham is the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. We exist to ensure that people are at the heart of care. We listen to what people like about services, and what could be improved and we share their views with those with the power to make change happen.
At a local level, Healthwatch Lewisham works to help local people get the best out of their local health and social care services. Whether it’s improving them today or helping to shape them for tomorrow. Healthwatch Lewisham is all about local voices being able to influence the delivery and design of local services. Not just people who use them, but anyone who might need to in future
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