Reading Well in Wales
The Welsh Government are supporting The Reading Agency to deliver Reading Well in all 22 library authorities in Wales.
Reading Well is developed by The Reading Agency in partnership with Libraries Connected and SCL Cymru and is delivered though public libraries. It is funded by Welsh Government and Arts Council England. The scheme is developed and supported by leading health partners.
In Wales, in partnership with Books Council of Wales, the following schemes are available in all 22 Welsh library authorities, with most titles available in English and Welsh:
- Reading Well for children
- Reading Well for teens
- Reading Well for mental health
- Reading Well for dementia
The books
Reading Well Books on Prescription for children
Reading Well Books on Prescription for children provides helpful reading to support children’s mental health and wellbeing. The books provide quality-assured information, stories and advice. Books have been chosen and recommended by leading health professionals and co-produced with children and families
Reading Well Books on Prescription for teens
Reading Well for teens suggests recommended reading and digital resources to help teenagers (13-18) better understand their feelings, handle difficult experiences and boost confidence. The list is focused on supporting teens’ mental health and wellbeing in a post-pandemic context.
Reading Well Books on Prescription for mental health (for adults)
Reading Well for mental health provides helpful information and support for managing common mental health conditions, or dealing with difficult feelings and experiences. Some books also include personal stories from people who are living with or caring for someone with mental health needs.
Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia
Reading Well for dementia recommends helpful reading and digital resources for people living with dementia. There are also books for family, friends and carers. The booklist provides reliable information, advice and support as well as personal stories and age-appropriate books for children.
Welsh translation
We work with the Books Council of Wales to make most titles on the lists available in Welsh language. For information about the titles available visit our children, teens, mental health and dementia booklist pages.
As well as this, the user leaflets have been adapted with Welsh signposting and translated into the Welsh language. You can browse our Welsh and bilingual material in our resources bank.
Get involved
- Libraries delivering Reading Well in Wales can download the delivery model
- Get in touch with any questions about Reading Well in Wales
