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All our libraries have community information folders, boards and displays with:
local activities
local services - including charities
local health organisations
what’s on and events
information booklets and health flyers
support for you to find trusted health information
If you can’t find what you're searching for our library and staff will be able to support you in finding the relevant information.
To access any of this information in another language or have it read aloud please press the Speak/Translate button at the top right of your screen.
All our libraries have Health and Wellbeing Information Points with trusted sources of information from a range of healthcare partners along with a changing collection of books to support you to maintain your health and wellbeing.
Click the drop down options below to see the full range of health and wellbeing services we offer, work with and promote.
to apply for or renew a Blue Badge go to Gov.uk - for help to apply for or renew a Blue Badge contact your local library to make an appointment with one of our staff
toilets:
if you need to access a locked accessible toilet you can purchase a RADAR key from our libraries
Haddington, Tranent and North Berwick libraries have accessible toilets with hoists
other libraries have a accessible toilet with exception at Musselburgh Library where the nearest accessible toilet can be found in the Brunton Hall
our home library service is for anyone who, for health and wellbeing reasons, is unable to collect their books. If you or someone you know has no-one to collect books for them via the click and collect service, then we can get them delivered instead
our staff are dementia, carers and keep safe trained
Being a partner in my careprovides you with tools and resources to take more control over decisions about your care, based on what matters to you. It will help everyone to discuss their needs and views with healthcare professionals. This will all help to put your needs are at the centre of your care. You can use the website or mobile app to:
Prepare for a healthcare appointment
Discuss options for your treatment during a consultation with a healthcare professional
Follow up after your appointment
Library staff can support you to download and navigate the app or the website.
Cancer
If you are living with or have recovered from cancer in East Lothian you can find support from:
Working with Carers of East Lothian we have curated a collection of books to support carers, this includes practical guides, memoirs, fiction with carers as a character, support for wellbeing.
If you are home bound because of your caring responsibilities you might want to consider our home library service.
Or if time is limited but you are able to visit the local library you may want to use our click and collect service where you can order specific titles of a selection of items up to a maximum of 6 per person.
We have books for parents and care givers to support children and young people.
We also have books specially designed to support children from early years to young adults. These include books about grief, puberty, anxiety, dementia, and coping.
We are delighted that all our libraries are dementia friendly locations and we have books and resources available for those living with dementia and their carers. Our collection includes practical guides, memoirs and fiction books. We have books both for adults and children. The book collection has been developed in conjunction with local dementia groups and Alzheimer Scotland.
The Wellbeing Resource Hub is a drop-in information-giving service, hosted by NHS Adult Mental Health, with representatives from Changes, Psychological Therapies, Citizens Advice Bureau and East Lothian Works.
The space is open to the public and runs every Wednesday from 12-2pm at the entrance foyer of East Lothian Community Hospital, Hospital Road, Haddington, EH41 3PF. The hub is based opposite the RVS community café which has refreshments on offer.
We stock a range of books to support your general health and wellbeing. Our collection is picked based on recommendations health experts have made to the Reading Agency and through our engagement with local and national partners who are experts in their fields.
all our libraries have hearing loops installed, and we have portable loops to support the joining of activities
you can collect free hearing aid batteries given out to those with NHS hearing aids - you need bring in the yellow audiology record book to your local library
It’s important to know what’s going on with your own healthcare. Knowing the right questions to ask can make all the difference. It's Ok to Ask will help you to prepare for your next appointment.
Mental health
We have books, videos and audio books to support you with your mental health. Each library stocks information leaflets from support services.
Your local mental health services can be found at:
Health in Mind – Peer support for Black, People of Colour, and Minority Ethnic Communities
Near Me
Near Me is secure video consulting approved for use by the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland. It enables people to attend medical appointments from home or in a location convenient to them.
Near Me is available in private rooms at both Dunbar and Tranent libraries.
Library staff can support you to set up near me on your personal device.
Neurodivergency
we provide dyslexia friendly print books
we have a range of coloured overlays
you can access more information about dyslexia at your library
we have sensory equipment for children and young people at Prestonpans, Tranent, Dunbar and Musselburgh library
We offer a range of groups and activities which are open to all ages. You can access a range of learning opportunities for free through online resources
We have computers free to use in all libraries, and our staff can support you to get started.
All libraries have access to free Wi-Fi and spaces available to work from. Some libraries have private rooms to hold confidential calls.
If you need additional support in completing online forms please speak to staff at John Muir House, Brunton Hall, Dunbar, Tranent, Prestonpans and North Berwick Library.
Warm spaces
All libraries offer a warm safe space for you to sit and have a hot drink
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