Books on Prescription
Books on Prescription (BoP) is a scheme that was first developed
in Cardiff in 2003 and is now established in many places in
the UK. West Sussex Library Service is working in partnership
with NHS West Sussex to provide BoP throughout the county
in West Sussex.
How does it work?
GPs and other health professionals have a list (see Related
Documents) of 60 approved books on mental health issues such as
anger, depression, anxiety, stress, and so on. They can 'prescribe'
a book to a patient using a specially produced prescription pad.
The patient takes the prescription to the library and the staff
will help them find the book. If the book is not immediately
available, it can be requested free of charge. There is a set of
books in each library in West Sussex.
Part of the prescription is an evaluation form. Library staff
will give this back to the patient when they hand in the
prescription. The evaluation form can then be returned with the
book.
You need to be a member of the library to borrow the book.
Anyone who is not a member can join using the prescription as
proof of identity.
Library staff will keep all details strictly confidential.
For details of the books that can be prescribed please see
Related Documents.
For more information contact Jackie Manners - Equal
Access Librarian.
Phone: 01903 704818
Email: jackie.manners@westsussex.gov.uk