Health and wellbeing forms an important part of our libraries offer for the people of East Riding of Yorkshire
Our libraries act as community hubs, bringing people from towns and rural communities together in safe and welcoming environments and are regularly used by those looking for company and support, helping to tackle social isolation and loneliness.
Dementia 
Small sample selection of books below
Visit our eBooks website and browse the collections for Reading Well: Dementia
Download the interactive leaflet (pdf) where you can select titles in the list and print it off.
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Take a trip down memory lane at your local East Riding Library.
Use our great range of memory boxes containing items such as photographs, books and even food packaging to relive the sights and sounds of days gone by.
Reminiscence is a social group for older people to meet new friends and have fun sharing stories. Reminiscence is also proven to be beneficial for those living with Dementia and their carers, and is endorsed by the Alzheimer’s society.
Contact your local library for details on your nearest session.
Reminiscence in the Community
Do your loved ones live in Supported Housing or in Care Homes in the area? We can bring our successful person centred Reminiscence into your settings.
For a charge, the sessions which already run in branch libraries can be delivered to people who may be living with mid to late stage Dementia in any care setting.
Please contact our admin team on 01482 392702 for more information.
Reading Well for people with long term conditions 
Small sample selection of books below. 
Visit our eBooks website and browse the collections for Reading Well for Long Term Conditions.
Need a PIN or forgot your PIN?
Download the interactive leaflet (pdf) where you can select titles in the list and print it off.
Shelf Help for Young People 
Small sample selection of books below.
Visit our eBooks website and browse the collections for Shelf Help for Young People
Need a PIN or forgot your PIN?
Download the interactive leaflet (pdf) where you can select titles in the list and print it off.
Reading well for mental health 
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.
See all the books in this collection below.
Free Health eMagazines - Current and back issues 
Download our Library App Supporting websites Walking the Riding A website which helps you to enjoy the varied countryside of East Yorkshire.
Healthtrainers provide personal support and motivation to adults across the East Riding of Yorkshire.
East Riding Leisure Find your nearest
East Riding Leisure centre
Ieso Digital Health in East Riding Ieso Digital Health is providing services on behalf of the NHS in East Riding of Yorkshire.
MECC Link has been developed by the by the Yorkshire and Humber MECC Community of Improvement to support and promote lifestyle behaviour change at scale within the region. The MECC Community of Improvement is jointly sponsored by the Y&H Directors of Public Health Network and the Y&H Public Health England Centre.
Visit the MECC Link website